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Your leadership will ensure that every dish served reflects excellence, creativity, and consistency, delighting our guests and maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hospitality.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop and maintain a high-quality, creative menu that reflects the Smoke & Timber brand and seasonal offerings.\nEnsure consistency in food taste, quality, preparation, and presentation for all menu items.\nLead recipe development, recipe costing, and standardized preparation methods.\nStay updated on culinary trends, smoking techniques, and seasonal ingredients to enhance the overall dining experience.\nOversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and cleanliness.\nEnsure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and NC Health Department standards.\nMaintain accurate inventory levels, coordinate ordering, and manage vendor relationships.\nMonitor food waste, portion control, and quality-control systems to maximize efficiency.\nOversee all equipment maintenance, coordinating repairs/servicing when needed.\nRecruit, train, supervise, and mentor all back-of-house staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, and dish team members.\nSupport restaurant events, specials, and seasonal menu rollouts.\nAnalyze weekly and monthly reports, including inventory, waste, and food cost percentages.\nCollaborate with restaurant management on catering strategies, menu planning, pricing strategies, and promotional initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction.\nQualifications\nProven experience in fine dining environments with strong banquet experience preferred.\nDemonstrated supervising experience within a high-volume kitchen setting.\nExtensive culinary experience with expertise in food production, catering, and restaurant management.\nStrong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.\nKnowledge of inventory management, inventory control, and food cost analysis.\nExcellent skills in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen management.\nFamiliarity with food safety standards, HACCP protocols, and food handling regulations.\nBackground in hospitality or food service management is highly desirable.\nExperience working within the food industry with a focus on quality service delivery.\nAbility to manage shift schedules effectively while maintaining operational excellence. 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