Executive Chef Details

Executive Chef

Mr. Wu's Casino - Los Angeles, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Mr Wu’s Executive Chef

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We are looking for a highly-experienced and creative Executive Chef to join our fast-paced restaurant. You will create new menu items, train and direct all kitchen staff, maintain quality control during meal preparation and service, and manage inventory and purchasing. Administrative duties include documenting food costs and meeting budget targets for kitchen supplies. You must have proven success in the kitchen as a confident, effective, and efficient leader who can motivate and work collaboratively with kitchen staff.
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About Mr Wu’s
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Mr Wu’s is a chinese themed casino who prides itself in customer service and providing the best experience for our patrons. Located in the old west gambling town of Deadwood South Dakota, we’re a central hub for tourism and entertainment in our region. Deadwood is known for casinos, fine dining, and being one of the last frontiers of the old west. Mr Wu’s is following the same traditions and is creating our own chinese restaurant within our casino. We will be the only chinese restaurant in our area, which will give us a competitive advantage in our market. Our chef will be someone with experience in chinese cuisine and will possess the knowledge and the work ethic to help start a new business. We’re looking for someone to be more than just an employee but for someone to be our partners on this venture. We will provide the restaurant space and equipment and you’ll provide the restaurant experience, work staff, and knowledge of chinese cuisine. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like to be their own boss, start their own restaurant, and be independent.
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Executive Chef Duties and Responsibilities
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• Create new recipes and design overall menu, including specials each week

• Order and arrange pickup or delivery of foods for the week

• Coordinate and direct all food preparation, from prep through service

• Monitor the quality of all food and beverages

• Track, record, and maintain inventory stock including foods, beverages, and kitchen supplies

• Oversee repairs of kitchen appliances

• Hire and train new kitchen staff

• Maintain a clean kitchen and follow all state food safety and sanitation laws

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Executive Chef Requirements and Qualifications
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• Culinary Arts degree preferred

• 5+ years experience in a head chef or managerial kitchen position]

• American Culinary Federation certification preferred

• ServSafe certification

• Vast knowledge in culinary arts, including any new up and coming food trends

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Proven leadership and creative abilities inside the kitchen

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Compensation
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We are not looking for an employee but a business partner. We will provide the restaurant space and equipment and you’ll provide the restaurant experience, work staff, and knowledge of chinese cuisine. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like to be their own boss, start their own restaurant, and be independent. Pay for this position will be a percentage of the revenue generated by the restaurant. Depending on experience, you could start at 35% share of the revenue. With annual percentage increases, after 3 years, you will be 50% owner of the restaurant.
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How to apply
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Please apply with a resume and cover letter using the indeed apply link. We will be looking to get interviews conducted as soon as possible. Once we find the right candidate, we would like to get to work and have the restaurant ready to open by spring of 2021. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to meeting you soon!
Related keywords: executive chef, chef, food service director, chef manager

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,000.00 - $91,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Experience:

• Culinary Experience: 5 years (Preferred)
• Leadership: 3 years (Preferred)
• Chinese Cuisine: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No