Executive Chef - Sports & Social Cary, NC

Sports & Social Cary is a unique sports bar and social lounge situated in the heart of downtown Cary. This establishment is designed to provide sports enthusiasts and socializers alike with an exceptional experience featuring numerous TV screens equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology. The venue's standout feature is an impressive LED display that showcases multiple games and sporting events simultaneously, making it an ideal spot for fans to catch all the action in real time. Beyond its vibrant sports setting, Sports & Social Cary offers guests an elevated dining experience that includes made-from-scratch menu items and expertly curated cocktails. The atmosphere is further enhanced by live music and special events hosted several days a week, ensuring a lively and engaging environment for all patrons. Additionally, the venue offers a wide array of interactive social games, catering to diverse interests and encouraging communal participation. The Chef position at Sports & Social Cary is a critical role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day culinary operations of the venue. As the culinary leader, the Chef ensures that all kitchen activities align with the company's policies and standards, including maintaining appropriate staffing levels and enforcing a professional company image. This entails upholding kitchen cleanliness, enforcing uniform and appearance standards, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of costing and documentation for all dishes prepared and sold. The Chef also establishes inventory procedures, determining optimal stock levels for food, materials, and kitchen equipment while minimizing waste and pilferage. An essential part of the role involves safeguarding the security and proper storage of food and beverage products and ensuring timely replenishment of supplies. The Chef guarantees that all kitchen equipment, such as stoves, grills, coolers, and freezers, are in optimal working condition and regularly cleaned. Additionally, the Chef is responsible for maintaining compliance with health department regulations through diligent kitchen organization and sanitation practices. Managing employee relations, resolving conflicts, and maintaining smooth operations during busy shifts are also key aspects of this role. The Chef will lead the kitchen staff by example, ensuring consistent high-quality product and service standards while controlling back-of-house food costs through strategic ordering, inventory management, and financial reporting. Clear communication with staff and guests is vital, as is fostering a safe working environment to minimize accidents and injuries. The role encompasses various administrative tasks, such as creating work schedules, organizing shipments and cleaning routines, recruiting and training employees, and motivating the team to achieve excellence. This leadership position demands strong organizational skills, flexibility, internal motivation, and a passion for mentoring new staff members, making it a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to thrive in a lively sports and social bar environment.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Two to four years of supervisory or managerial kitchen experience in a high-volume environment
• Ability to carry or lift items up to 75 pounds
• Ability to move safely about the kitchen
• Effective and safe handling of food, products, and utensils
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand, and kneel
• Ability to withstand temperature variations in the work area
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to maintain kitchen cleanliness and safety standards