M Shack is expanding with a new location in SilverLeaf and is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. M Shack is a modern burger joint that serves delicious burgers, fries, hot dogs, hand-spun shakes, beer, wine, and cocktails . M Shack is part of the locally owned Medure Brothers Culinary Concepts Restaurant Group that is currently comprised of 8 different restaurant concepts.

We are looking to grow our team with positive, enthusiastic, like-minded people who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best possible dining experience for our guests. This is a great opportunity to take your hospitality skills to the next level with a company committed to the nurturing and professional development of its employees.

Head Chef responsibilities include supervising team members in food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen, and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and coach them on delivering quality food on time. This is a very hands-on position, our chefs all work line positions during volume so they can lead and teach shoulder to shoulder.

Primary Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the GM in scheduling of kitchen team members with minimum overtime

Conduct interviews, hire, train, and mentor new kitchen team members

Conduct performance reviews and discipline staff when necessary

Maintain adequate inventory levels and assist GM in monthly inventory count

Ensure that all food items and products are properly stored, prepared, and served based on set recipes, preparation, and portion standards

Hold team members accountable for their actions, work, attitude, and attendance

Motivate employees to constantly move, clean, and work towards a higher standard

Cross-train team members on all stations

Ensure team members adhere to company standards for safe food handling and maintaining clean and orderly workstations

Monitor employees’ breaks with an emphasis on labor costs

Qualifications and Skills:

Culinary education a plus

Proven experience as a salaried Kitchen Manager

Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment

Conflict management abilities

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail

Basic food safety understanding and practice

Hardworking and dependable with a positive, upbeat attitude

Food Manager Certification a plus and will be required within 30 days of hire

Benefits and Perks:

Food discounts at all Medure Brothers Culinary Concepts’ restaurants

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (full time employees)

Paid Time Off (full time employees)

Flexible work schedules to accommodate school, life, and family

Fun and friendly work environment

Opportunity to learn and grow with the company