Executive Chef

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Pub Frato — Chagrin Falls, OH

$60,000–$75,000 per year | Full-Time | 50–55 hours/week

Pub Frato is looking for an experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team and take ownership of the day-to-day culinary operation of a busy, high-volume restaurant.

We're looking for a chef who is hands-on, organized, accountable, and passionate about building a strong kitchen team and consistently great food. This is an opportunity for someone who wants real ownership of the kitchen—not someone who simply wants to work a station.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Kitchen Leadership

*Oversee and lead all kitchen staff, including Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Line Cooks, Food Runners and Dishwashers.

*Continue promoting our established professional, team-oriented kitchen culture.

*Train and develop kitchen employees.

*Create weekly kitchen schedules and ensure appropriate staffing and coverage.

*Hold employees accountable to company standards and daily responsibilities.

*Address performance issues and maintain a productive work environment.

*Ensure daily prep, opening, closing, cleaning, and operational responsibilities are completed.

*Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient kitchen.

Food Quality and Culinary Execution

*Take ownership of food quality, consistency, and presentation.

*Ensure recipes, portions, preparation methods, and plating standards are followed.

*Train and educate staff on proper preparation and execution.

*Work directly with ownership and management on menu development and modifications.

*Develop and execute specials.

*Communicate specials and 86'd items to the front-of-house team.

*Inspect food before it reaches the guest and correct issues when necessary.

*Maintain an up-to-date recipe book and kitchen procedures.

Ordering, Inventory and Cost Control

*Manage food ordering and vendor relationships.

*Maintain appropriate inventory levels based on business volume, events, and seasonal changes.

*Receive and inspect deliveries for quality and accuracy.

*Monitor food cost, waste, portion control, and product usage.

*Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

*Manage kitchen supply ordering.

Food Safety and Cleanliness

*Maintain current ServSafe Manager certification, or if the certification is expired, the opportunity to renew will be provided.

*Ensure proper food handling, storage, labeling, and sanitation procedures.

*Train staff on food safety and sanitation standards.

*Maintain clean and organized coolers, freezers, prep areas, equipment, and kitchen spaces.

*Ensure the kitchen consistently meets company and health-code standards.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

*Previous Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager experience in a high-volume restaurant.

*Strong leadership and team-management skills.

*Someone who is comfortable being hands-on in the kitchen.

*Strong understanding of food cost, labor cost, inventory, ordering, and waste control.

*Excellent organizational and communication skills.

*Ability to maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.

*Someone who takes pride in food quality and consistency.

*A leader who can hold people accountable while maintaining a positive kitchen culture.

*ServSafe certification or ability to obtain it.

*Dependable, professional, and willing to lead by example.

COMPENSATION and SCHEDULE

*$60,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

*Full-time position.

*50–55 hours per week.

*2 days off per week.

*2 weeks paid time off.

*High-volume, established restaurant.

*Direct involvement with ownership and management.

*Opportunity to influence menu development, kitchen systems, and overall culinary operations.

THE OPPORTUNITY

At Pub Frato, the Executive Chef is an important part of our leadership team. You will have a real voice in the kitchen and the ability to make an impact on a daily basis.

We're looking for someone who wants to lead our established culinary team, put out consistently excellent food, control costs, and take pride in the operation.

If you're an experienced chef who is ready to take ownership of a kitchen and wants to be part of an established, growing restaurant, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us why you're the right fit for Pub Frato.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person