Head Chef - American cuisine

As a Kitchen Leader specializing in American cuisine, your role involves overseeing all aspects of food preparation, menu development, quality control, and staff management. Your primary focus will be on creating innovative and delicious American-inspired dishes while maintaining consistency and upholding high culinary standards. Key Responsibilities: - Design and execute creative American-style menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients, regional specialties, and current culinary trends. - Create new dishes and refine existing recipes to align with the restaurant's American cuisine concept. - Lead and supervise the kitchen team, assign tasks, delegate responsibilities, and ensure an efficient workflow. - Monitor food preparation to uphold high standards of quality, taste, and presentation, ensuring consistency across all dishes. - Establish relationships with suppliers to procure fresh, high-quality ingredients for American cuisine. - Train and mentor kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques, American culinary traditions, and food safety protocols. - Manage food costs by optimizing portion sizes, minimizing waste, and monitoring inventory. - Ensure dishes are aesthetically pleasing and presented according to American culinary standards. - Collaborate with the front-of-house staff to address customer concerns related to food quality and dietary needs. Qualifications Required: - Previous experience in a leadership role in a kitchen specializing in American cuisine. - Strong knowledge of American culinary traditions and ingredients. - Proven track record of menu planning, recipe development, and kitchen management. - Excellent communication and teamwork skills. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. - Understanding of cost control measures and inventory management. - Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. Please note that this job is full-time and requires your physical presence at the work location.,