Executive Chef

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Juliet Italian Kitchen is seeking a qualified Chef to lead our dynamic on-site kitchen team. The position requires strong culinary knowledge, and an unsurpassed desire to deliver an exceptional level of guest service. You will be overseeing all aspects of culinary operations under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer.

You will also be expected to do solo Chef-On-Duty shifts, leading the Back of House team and maintaining Juliet’s standards.

Responsibilities include

• Run daily shifts / Expo.
• Open shifts and Close shifts.
• Conduct inventory counts weekly.
• Order and receive product.
• Enter invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Control labor and maintain COGS to our operational standards.
• Lead prep crew, line crew and dish crew.
• Maintain exceptional culinary standards.
• Daily coaching and acknowledgement of the staff.
• Ensure new hires are properly onboarded.
• Scheduling for kitchen.
• Maintain training materials for all new hires.
• Develop current team members to become trainers.
• Key holder for the restaurant.

Qualifications include

• 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager for an upscale-casual dining concept.
• Ability to run a busy, dynamic restaurant.
• Creativity for our special events dinners.
• Genuine passion for food.
• Ability to multitask.
• Leadership skills.
• Time management skills.
• Team player.
• Resilience to take positive and negative feedback.
• Stamina to meet the demands of a busy operation.
• Ability to cook and teach others the skills.

Technology proficiencies preferred (not required)

• R365 inventory and accounting software
• Toast
• Microsoft office 365

We are a family at Juliet Italian Kitchen and are looking for a new member to welcome into our family. We offer a competitive salary, paid time off, and health insurance.. We allow you to spend Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day with your loved ones by being closed those three days.

About Juliet: Juliet Italian Kitchen is a destination for anyone seeking a relaxed Italian spot for a date night, business lunch or casual weekend brunch. Juliet is in the heart of Austin’s beloved Zilker Park and at The Arboretum and our newest location on the square in historic Georgetown. All locations are known for our welcoming atmosphere.

Owned by Veneto Hospitality, Juliet embodies community and camaraderie through shared meals between friends and family. For more information on Juliet Italian Kitchen visit www.juliet-austin.com.

For consideration, please apply online though our portal.