Head Chef

Job Summary
Draco is seeking an experienced, creative, and dependable Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and ensure consistently high-quality food and service. The ideal candidate should have strong culinary expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to manage a busy kitchen while maintaining excellent standards for food quality, presentation, safety, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and food preparation
• Lead, supervise, and support kitchen staff
• Prepare and oversee high-quality menu items
• Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, presentation, and portion sizes
• Develop and maintain recipes and kitchen procedures
• Monitor food inventory and coordinate ingredient ordering
• Manage food costs and minimize waste
• Train and mentor cooks and kitchen team members
• Coordinate with servers, management, and front-of-house staff
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient kitchen work areas
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance needs
• Assist with menu planning and seasonal specials
• Manage kitchen operations during busy service periods

Requirements

• Previous Head Chef, Executive Chef, Sous Chef, or senior kitchen experience preferred
• Strong culinary and kitchen management skills
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to train and motivate kitchen staff
• Reliable, professional, and hardworking

Preferred Skills

• Professional culinary experience
• Restaurant kitchen management experience
• Menu development and food-cost management
• Inventory and ordering experience
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Ability to remain calm and organized during busy service periods
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an application and resume highlighting relevant culinary, kitchen management, restaurant, hospitality, or leadership experience.

Pay: $16.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34.0 per week

Work Location: In person