Head Chef

Open position

117 Prime – one of downtown’s fastest-growing fine dining restaurants – has an immediate need for a new head chef!  At 117 Prime, we are a team dedicated to excellence, consistency, and continual growth.  Whether you’re an up-and-coming chef looking to lead your first kitchen, or you’re a seasoned veteran chef looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you!  Here’s what we’re looking for:

•  Leadership & Communication skills – able to lead and communicate effectively with a kitchen brigade and with front-of-house.

•  Fine dining experience is required – either in an executive role or as a member of a fine dining kitchen.

•  Management experience is highly preferred.

•  Four-year college degree is preferred.

•  Organization skills – an eye for detail and cleanliness is essential in leading a kitchen.

•  This is a full-time position.  Must have open availability to lead the kitchen during service hours and also be able to attend meetings outside of normal work hours.

•  A genuine spirit for hospitality – we are an experience-driven establishment that will always try to please our guests first and foremost.

•  Must have reliable transportation to work.

•  Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

•  Scheduling and managing personnel in the kitchen.

•  Directing all tasks in the kitchen – including general upkeep and cleaning.

•  Communicating effectively with the front-of-house on anything concerning the kitchen or menu.

•  Ensuring that quality standards for food – from preparation to plating – are always executed at the highest level.

•  Designing and executing seasonal menus in a timely manner and being able to explain dishes and preparation techniques to the front-of-house.

•  Managing food costs, prices, and waste to maintain a profitable business.

•  Helping your teammates with any tasks that need to be done in the kitchen.

If this sounds like you, schedule an appointment with us by emailing info@117prime.com with your resume.  We look forward to hearing from you!