The Aviary Kinderhook - Executive Chef

The Aviary Kinderhook is seeking an executive chef! We are an upscale restaurant with modern Asian influences located in the Hudson Valley. We work alongside our farm partners in the region to provide seasonally driven food, and as such we feature a constantly evolving menu. The restaurant is looking for a dynamic, experienced chef who seeks creative freedom and is capable of running a restaurantalongside ownership.

Direct Report: Owners

Preferred Experience: 2+ years

Responsibilities include:

Oversee lunch and dinner services, monitoring all team members progress and the flow of service

Capably work any line station as needed

Seasonally R&D menu items in collaboration with owners and other kitchen staff

Manage all culinary team members, assisting in hiring, training, mentoring, scheduling, and disciplining of team members

Oversee all prep to ensure all items and recipes are made to standard

Enforce proper food safety and sanitation standards

Monitor receiving to ensure all product received meets restaurant standards

Hand-shop ingredients as needed or otherwise unavailable via delivery

Work with owners to ensure food cost & labor cost expectations are met

Operate with humility and grace with staff and guests alike

Compassionately & clearly communicate with all team members, managers, and ownership

Most importantly lead by example!

Required Qualifications:

Ability to run an efficient service, including expediting

Ability to use computer (word docs, spreadsheets, email) for ordering, inventory, communications,

Ability to successfully train new culinary team members

A positive and enthusiastic attitude, as well as a desire to learn, grow, and develop new skills

Excellent knife skills, food safety & sanitation knowledge

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Ability to lift 40lbs

Benefits:

1 week paid vacation after 6 months, 2 weeks paid vacation yearly after first year

Incentives-based bonuses (up to $15k)