Head Chef

Most of our produce comes from nearby farms. We started in 2000 and have grown to about 12 people. This is a new position created as the team has grown over the last year.

The Lanyard Diner is hiring a Head Chef for a 120-seat scratch kitchen in Washington. Seasonal menu, local farms.

Job duties:

• Taste everything and hold the line to the standard
• Place orders with vendors and check in deliveries
• Manage inventory and run month-end counts
• Handle health inspections and keep logs up to date
• Lead pre-shift meetings with the kitchen and front of house
• Build the kitchen schedule and manage labor
• Train cooks on recipes, plating and station setup

You'll need:

• 5+ years of kitchen experience, including at least 2 in a sous chef or kitchen manager role
• Able to stand for 10 to 12 hour shifts and lift 50 lbs
• Basic computer skills for ordering and scheduling software

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000 - $99,000 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Morning shift
• Overtime
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Sous Chef: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at The Lanyard Diner.