Executive Chef

Executive Chef role at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

Our Executive Chefs are responsible for all back‑of‑house team members, operations, and food production. They develop and lead team members by coaching and providing feedback on job performance. They are accountable for creating a positive environment that sets expectations for food quality and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen. They must remain calm and composed in high‑pressure situations and play a vital role in the execution of hospitality.

• Manage back‑of‑house team members, operations, and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR®.
• Train and develop Sous Chef(s).
• Provide direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling, and providing feedback on job performance.
• Cross‑train team members—evaluate, encourage, and teach them to improve and widen their kitchen knowledge on each station.
• Supervise and participate in butchering and portion control on each shift.
• Create a positive environment that sets the expectation for quality food and a neat, clean, and organized kitchen.
• Interview and hire back‑of‑house team members to maintain staffing goals.
• Order produce, seafood, and main food items.
• Conduct inventory bi‑weekly as a team effort.
• Work comfortably in a team‑driven kitchen and collaborate closely with all managers.

• Excellent earning potential.
• Participation in monthly Profit‑Sharing Plan.
• Comprehensive training.
• Three weeks paid time off a year.
• 401(k) + company match.
• Competitive benefits—Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• New restaurant openings—several growth opportunities for all team members!
• Holiday closures—closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving, early closures on Christmas Eve.

• 2 years high‑volume, full‑service restaurant experience in a management position.
• Warm, passionate, and committed to the industry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, cool, and collected under pressure.
• Self‑actualized and motivated.
• Self‑discipline; maintains professional appearance.
• Butchering experience preferred.
• Scratch kitchen experience preferred.

Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Restaurants