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Executive Chef

Executive Chef

Bistro RomanoPhiladelphia, PA, US
30+ days ago
Job description

Welcome Bonus $8,000.00

Bistro Romano, a popular upscale Italian restaurant, known for its food, service and award-winning wine list, and 37 years as a neighborhood mainstay in Society Hill, Phila, is seeking an Executive Chef who will have full control of the culinary operation.  Outstanding compensation package, 5-day work week, two consecutive days off, paid vacation, paid parking.

Noteworthy honors include TripAdvisor’s “Travelers’ Choice Award” rated in top 10% of restaurants worldwide; 4.8 OpenTable Rating, Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence Two Glasses, to name a few.

Culinary Program & Fundamentals :

  • Innovative Italian cuisine; exceptional taste & plating for guest presentation & social media
  • A la carte dining, delivery services to go & Bistro To Go pickup, private parties, chef dinners, wine tastings
  • Focus on the exceeding guest expectations
  • Menu creation, updating with a focus on industry trends; weekly chef additions
  • Prepare menu guides, staff training tests
  • Exceptional knowledge of food prep for dietary restrictions and food allergies
  • Attention to food & labor costs
  • Solidify working relationship with FOH to ensure common goals are exceeded
  • Sustain current high levels of sanitation, safety & food storage in compliance with City of Philadelphia Office of Food Protection
  • Improve & expand current level of output while maintaining quality
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proven ability to multitask; hands on working chef
  • Hiring, training, and innovating BOH team; lead with mutual respect, motivate & reward

Foundations

  • 5 years minimum experience leading culinary program
  • Italian and Mediterranean experience; Pasta making experience; Scratch kitchen
  • Culinary degree preferred; current ServSafe MGR certificate
  • Package

  • Exceptional Salary
  • Quality of life two consecutive days off
  • Health benefits
  • Paid Parking
  • Dining discounts
  • Discretionary bonus based upon cost savings, increased revenue