Executive Chef - Baltimore, MD

Atlas Restaurant Group (ARG) is a renowned restaurant company based in Baltimore, recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in the region. With a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences, ARG has cultivated a diverse portfolio of establishments that emphasize quality, creativity, and guest satisfaction. The company values a collaborative work culture, professional development, and engagement with its employees to foster growth and excellence. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, reflecting the vibrant nature of the restaurant industry and the high-volume fine dining service ARG is known for. The Executive Chef role at Atlas Restaurant Group is a highly responsible and hands-on leadership position within the kitchen team. This role demands a professional who can maintain the highest standards of food production, hygiene, and operational cost control. As the Executive Chef, you will have direct supervision over Sous-Chefs and indirect supervision over all back-of-house and front-of-house staff, making leadership, mentorship, and communication critical components of success in this position. Your creativity and proficiency in various culinary techniques will be essential in producing menus that not only meet ARG's quality standards but also drive sales through innovative and cost-effective dishes. The Executive Chef plays a crucial role in labor management, budget adherence, and inventory oversight, ensuring that operational goals for food and labor costs are consistently met or exceeded. This position also involves administrative duties, recruitment of kitchen staff, and resolution of staffing issues to maintain smooth kitchen operations. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, reflecting the demands of the restaurant industry. Strong skills in organization, problem-solving, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment are vital. The Executive Chef must also demonstrate dependability, emotional intelligence, and the ability to maintain professionalism under stress. Educationally, candidates are expected to have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a culinary field, along with 4 to 6 years of experience in high-volume fine dining. Certifications like Serv-safe and valid identification are mandatory. Technological proficiency is required, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and various restaurant software systems such as Toast POS, ADP Workforce Now, Restaurant365, PayDay Portal, Avero, and XtraChef. The physical demands of this role include standing, walking, handling kitchen tools, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The work environment is typical of a busy restaurant kitchen, where noise levels, exposure to mechanical parts, and chemicals are part of the daily routine. Atlas Restaurant Group offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $60,000 to $140,000 for this Executive Chef position. Benefits include paid time off, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k contributions, company-paid life and AD&D insurance, learning and development programs, mobility and advancement opportunities, pet insurance, and a 40% discount across Atlas properties. Joining ARG means more than just taking a job; it is about becoming part of a company deeply connected to the Baltimore community, with strong ties to senior management and ownership. The company supports career growth and development, making this role ideal for a motivated culinary professional eager to advance their career in a supportive and thriving environment.

• Must have a BS/BA degree or equivalent in a culinary field of study
• Must have a minimum of 4 to 6 years high volume fine dining experience
• Must have a valid form of identification
• Must have a Serv-safe certification
• Must have the knowledge to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Must have the knowledge to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, tips, and proportions
• Must have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Must have experience working with restaurant software such as Toast POS, ADP Workforce Now, Restaurant365, PayDay Portal, Avero, and XtraChef
• Ability to speak and understand English is required
• Ability to speak Spanish is not required but desirable
• Must have the knowledge, skill and ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Must have the knowledge and ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Must have the knowledge and ability to effectively answer questions and speak before groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public at restaurant locations
• Must have the ability to use common sense to understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Must have the ability to creatively solve problems in a fast paced environment using experience and an outside-the-box mindset
• Must be able to use a desktop or laptop computer
• Must be able to use various common office machinery such as multi-function telephone, copy machine, postage meter, calculator, timeclock
• Must be able to use kitchen tools and machinery such as cutlery, blender, mixer, dishwasher, etc.