Executive Chef jobs in Mississippi

Executive Chef directs and oversees kitchen operations, including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control and sanitation. Creates and updates menus that will appeal to customers, utilize seasonal ingredients, and maximize profits. Being an Executive Chef develops and tests new recipes. Solicits and studies customer feedback to maintain high standards of quality and satisfaction. Additionally, Executive Chef troubleshoots and resolves operational issues. Complies with all safety and food sanitation laws and regulations. Supervises, trains, and mentors staff. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Executive Chef typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Executive Chef typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Executive Chef
  • Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Brand
  • Southaven, MS FULL_TIME
  • Position Overview:

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

    What we expect of you:

    • Manages back of house team members, operations and food production for the restaurant and FIREBAR®
    • Trains and develops Sous Chef(s)
    • Provides direction and training to team members by coaching, counseling and providing feedback on job performance
    • Cross trains team members—evaluates, encourages, and teaches team members to improve and widen their kitchen knowledge on each station
    • Supervises and participates in butchering and portion control on each shift
    • Responsible for creating a positive environment that sets the expectation for quality food and a neat, clean and organized kitchen
    • Responsible for team development by interviewing and hiring back of house team members to maintain staffing goals
    • Accountable for ordering produce, seafood, and main food orders
    • Conducts inventory bi-weekly in a team effort
    • Comfortable working in a team driven kitchen and closely works with all managers

    What’s in it for you:

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

    Qualifications:

    • 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; maintained professional appearance
    • Butchering experience preferred
    • Scratch Kitchen Experience preferred

    If you are seeking a position with growth opportunities, in depth learning and development, and supportive team members, then spark the flame and continue to apply with Firebirds today!

    Firebirds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • 20 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • CLINTON, MS OTHER
  • Overview Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, and nutritional services within the healthcare market. For over 45 years, we have...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • STARKVILLE, MS OTHER
  • Overview Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, and nutritional services within the healthcare market. For over 45 years, we have...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • MERIDIAN, MS OTHER
  • Overview Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, and nutritional services within the healthcare market. For over 45 years, we have...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • MADISON, MS OTHER
  • Overview Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, and nutritional services within the healthcare market. For over 45 years, we have...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • CRH
  • Springs, MS FULL_TIME
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet customer need...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Park Lane Senior Living
  • Salt Lake City, UT
  • Executive Chef - Large Senior Living Community We are looking to hire a commendable executive chef to manage our kitchen...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Resort Lifestyle Communities
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for an Executive Chef provide resort-style food and service while...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Aramark
  • Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, r...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Aramark
  • Elyria, OH
  • Job Description Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. ...
  • 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Aramark
  • Dublin, VA
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, r...
  • 3/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Aramark
  • Grovetown, GA
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, r...
  • 3/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Aramark
  • Davenport, IA
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, r...
  • 3/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Aramark
  • Princeton, IN
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing hourly culinary staff, responsible for developing...
  • 2/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Mississippi is bordered to the north by Tennessee, to the east by Alabama, to the south by Louisiana and a narrow coast on the Gulf of Mexico; and to the west, across the Mississippi River, by Louisiana and Arkansas. In addition to its namesake, major rivers in Mississippi include the Big Black River, the Pearl River, the Yazoo River, the Pascagoula River, and the Tombigbee River. Major lakes include Ross Barnett Reservoir, Arkabutla Lake, Sardis Lake, and Grenada Lake with the largest lake being Sardis Lake. Mississippi is entirely composed of lowlands, the highest point being Woodall Mountai...
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Income Estimation for Executive Chef jobs
$74,762 to $101,158

Executive Chef in Lorain, OH
Tell us of a time when you were put in a situation which truly tested your ability to handle things as an executive chef.
November 04, 2019
Executive Chef in Brockton, MA
The menus must fit in with the budget allotted to the chef.
December 02, 2019
Executive Chef in Indianapolis, IN
Some Chefs may specialize in a certain type of cuisine.
December 22, 2019