Executive Chef

General Harvest Restaurants (Vendemmia, Autumn, Raccolto, Haerfest, Eldr, GH Pasta & Pizza., East Anchor Seafood) is looking for a talented chef to join our team at Raccolto in West Seattle. We are a cook-from-scratch kitchen showcasing house-made pastas, and familiar starters using seasonal ingredients sourced from the bountiful Pacific Northwest paired. Along side our delicious food we will offer a seasonal cocktail program, beer and wine. Our dining room and bar offers an inviting space for families and foodies alike.As a chef you are expected to: - Hire & Terminate (with approval and guidance from upper G.H leadership) of back of house team - Create high morale and culture of the restaurant - Ensure month over month growth - Ensure all food orders are placed on time and correctly - Train and coach BOH restaurant team - Respond to positive/negative guest feedback - Run the kitchen during 5 dinner services per week - The expectation is that the chef works in the kitchen for dinner service 5 days per week. - Maintain a high and positive presence during business hours - Keep a clean and organized kitchen - Uphold the employee handbook - Write and post the kitchen (with in/out times) schedule at least 2 weeks in advance - Coach and grow the BOH team - Weekly manager meetings - Make sure family meal is put up every night - Track food cost with Microsoft excel (Available on the restaurant computer) - Review all food invoices prior to submitting to office - Be an ambassador for the entire General Harvest brand - Achieve metrics: 17.5% BOH labor | 24% food cost General Harvest Restaurants offers: • A safe working environment • Competitive pay • Opportunity for advancement • Universal Paid Time Off Benefit • Health Benefits after 90 days (50% paid by employer) • Employee Dining Discount at General Harvest Restaurants Salary Details: - $80,000 base pay + $5,000 1st year signing bonus (paid quarterly) = $85,000 first year pre bonus potential - Bonus potentials ------Based on restaurant profits paid monthly - 8% manager receives $500 - 10% manager receives $750 - 18% manager receives $1000 - 1st year base with 8% profit bonus: $91,000 - 1st year base with 10% profit bonus: $94,000 - 1st year base with 18% profit bonus: $98,000 Qualified applicants will: • Have a min of 3+ years experience running a kitchen, with ability to hit target expectations of food cost and labor costs. • Proven track record of success in menu development, costings, and rollouts • Great product knowledge in food, wine and spirits • Be a strong team member who works well with others • Have strong communication skills Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year Benefits: • Health insurance • Paid time off Ability to Commute: • Seattle, WA 98116 (Preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Seattle, WA 98116: Relocate before starting work (Preferred) Work Location: In person