Chef Job in Saratoga Springs, New York

Established Saratoga Springs restaurant and bar seeking a new Head Chef/Kitchen Manager to start Labor Day, September 5th! Our full-service restaurant is open for dinner 6 days a week year-round and 7 days a week during Saratoga's track season (mid-July through early September). Cuisine is most accurately described as American comfort food with a twist, and our new menu format allows diners to choose from a selection of amuse-bouches, small and medium plates, and entrées to create their own experience, making plates affordable without sacrificing elegance or style. We are seeking diligent, highly motivated, and self-directed chefs who are creative, passionate about food, and excited to share their work with our discerning clientele. We put a high value on creativity, and want your personality to shine through the food you create. Interested? Please submit a cover letter and résumé to [email protected]! Additionally, please have a small culinary portfolio and list of 3 professional references ready. We look forward to meeting with you, and to showcasing your delicious art! JOB RESPONSIBILITIES -Create exciting recipes that are consistent with the vision of ownership -Order products with attention to price and quality -Inventory kitchen stock at month's end -Shape menus with bar manager to create a holistic dining experience -Supervise and schedule a team of 3-5, including line/prep cooks and dishwasher -Interview candidates for kitchen staff positions -Communicate consistently with: - ownership, front of house manager, in regard to order planning, ease of service, etc. - with bookkeeper, in order to hit target costs and promote maintenance of accurate financial records - and with social media/web services, regarding promotion of new plates and specials -Maintain safety and cleanliness of kitchen, including adherence to OSHA regulations, scheduling of inspections related to Ansul system, and ordering of repair services -Educate servers on new menus/menu items -Coordinate with order runners on busy nights -Participate in important culinary events in Saratoga Springs, such as Saratoga Winter Restaurant Week, Saratoga County Restaurant Week, and Chowderfest SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS -Open availability (we are open for business 7 nights/week during Saratoga's track season, 6 nights/week during the off season) -3-5 years line experience -Experience with comfort food/gastropub cuisine a plus -Working knowledge of operating systems and software: Apple OS X/Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, Google Apps -Familiarity with POS systems -ServSafe certification desired