Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Now Hiring: Full-Time Head Chef

Celtic-American Gastropub

We are looking to fill the big shoes of our Head Chef as we continue the success of our Celtic-American Gastropub-restaurant, now entering our fifth year in business. Well received by both the local community and travelers alike, we have been featured on America’s Best Restaurants, highlighted by multiple news outlets, showcased by social media influencers and have won many “Best Of” awards, including "Best Restaurant Overall” every year we have been in business. We’ve built a strong reputation that we are proud of—and committed to growing.

We are seeking a Head Chef with a passion for UK and Irish classic cuisine alongside American favorites such as burgers and sandwiches. This role calls for a strong leader who inspires their team, fosters a positive and hardworking kitchen culture, and leads by example every day.

Position

1 Full-Time Head Chef

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and train kitchen staff

Create and oversee weekly kitchen staff schedules

Supervise all cooking and food preparation

Ensure all kitchen staff understand and correctly execute all menu items

Enforce food safety, sanitation, and cleaning protocols

Handle inventory management, including counting inventory, setting pars, ordering, and receiving deliveries

Track and manage food costs, including documenting ingredient costs and adjusting as pricing fluctuates

Maintain strong cost control practices

Work shifts alongside kitchen staff and be capable of filling any kitchen position as needed

Collaborate with ownership and/or the General Manager to develop new menu items and specials

Create menu, pricing, and facilitate catering events on site and offsite

Skills & Abilities

Ability to cook in a fast-paced restaurant kitchen

Strong leadership and management skills; able to “put out fires” both literally and figuratively

Positive attitude with a lead-by-example mindset

Works well independently while remaining an effective team leader

Experience with inventory management, pars, and food cost control

Knowledge of kitchen sanitation standards and food safety regulations

Proficient with flat tops, burners, ovens, and fryers

Experience cooking lunch and dinner service items

Experience cooking breakfast and brunch service items

Experience with catering events

Ability to lift and move boxes or objects up to 50 lbs

Comfortable using email and Google Docs or Excel

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of experience as a Head Chef (required)

Minimum 10 years of experience working in a restaurant kitchen (required)

Minimum 2 years of Catering Experience (Preferred)

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (required)

ServeSafe Manager Certification or willingness to obtain (required)

NC Food Handler’s Permit or willingness to obtain (required)

Knowledge of UK, Scottish, Irish, and English cuisine (required)

Schedule

Full-time

Days and evenings

Weekdays and weekends

Compensation

Salary: $68,000–$72,000 per year

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Shift meal

Employee discount

Physical Setting

Gastropub