Head Chef | $65K–$70K + Bonus | Neighborhood Pub | Philadelphia
$65,000–$70,000 year
On-site · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Lead daily BOH operations and kitchen execution as Head Chef in a busy Philadelphia neighborhood pub. Oversee food and labor controls, inventory systems, staff development, prep organization, service execution, and menu consistency while remaining active in daily operations. Balance repetitive systems with the fast-paced changes of restaurant service and events. Responsibilities include leading during busy service, maintaining organization and accountability in the kitchen, ensuring food safety and sanitation compliance, training and motivating kitchen staff, assisting with menu development, and supporting scheduling and payroll oversight. Strong leadership, clear communication, and expertise in Southern-inspired cuisine are required.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of Southern-inspired cuisine required
- Charcuterie knowledge preferred
- Experience managing high-volume restaurant kitchens
- Strong food cost and labor management skills
- Experience with Toast back-end systems preferred
- Experience with Restaurant365, RASI, XtraChef, Ctuit, or similar systems preferred
- Experience training and leading teams of 20+ employees
- Ability to follow written recipes and operational systems
- Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, lift, and move up to 50 lbs.
- Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills
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