Executive Chef - Quick Hire!

Artisanal Brewing Ventures is a prominent company in the craft brewing industry focused on delivering exceptional beer and culinary experiences to its customers. Recognized for its dedication to quality, innovation, and community engagement, this company values creativity and leadership in its team members. The establishment combines its passion for craft beer with a strong culinary focus, creating a unique environment where food and beverage symbiotically enhance each other. Their commitment to excellence is evident in their approach to menu development, brewery operations, and customer service. They are currently seeking an experienced Executive Chef to join their leadership team and drive culinary excellence within their kitchen operations. This is a full-time position that offers competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting their commitment to employee satisfaction and growth. The Executive Chef role at Artisanal Brewing Ventures is pivotal in managing the entire kitchen operation, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and creativity are met on a consistent basis. The successful candidate will have a well-rounded kitchen background with experience managing a large, diverse team in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. This role requires a dynamic leader who can balance operational responsibilities with innovative culinary development, including crafting menus that complement the company's renowned craft beer selections. Responsibilities encompass food purchasing, preparation, sanitation, and maintaining cleanliness standards while creatively developing new culinary menus for weekly features, private events, and special seasonal occasions. The Executive Chef will also develop policies to streamline kitchen operations, oversee staff training, and handle administrative duties including inventory control, food cost management, and employee evaluations. The focus on pairing food with craft beer calls for a candidate with either a deep knowledge or a strong interest in integrating beer into culinary creations and menu design. Beyond kitchen management, the role involves key functions related to staff hiring, training, performance reviews, and collaboration with restaurant management on menu pricing and development. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary leader to shape the dining experience in a unique brewery environment while advancing their career within a respected and innovative company.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter
• At least 6 months of experience in an executive chef manager capacity
• Strong knowledge of craft beer and/or serious interest in understanding and learning about methods of using beer in cooking and food pairings