Job Description

Barcelona Wine Bar is a tapas bar inspired by the culture of Spain, offering clean flavors, seasonal ingredients, and rustic small plate presentations. The restaurant features an award-winning selection of wines from Spain and South America, with one of the largest Spanish wine programs in the U.S.

Role Description

The Executive Chef must be able to cook different and delicious food items while leading the kitchen staff team and managing the inventory of food and supplies for the week. The Executive Chef will be responsible for creating the restaurant's menu and adjusting it depending on the seasonality or availability of food.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
• Oversee portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize waste
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs
• Recruit, manage, and supervise kitchen staff while rectifying arising problems or complaints
• Give prepared plates the “final touch”
• Perform administrative duties such as scheduling, conducting, and documenting employee performance reviews according to standard operating procedures
• Identify, address, and document individual employee performance problems according to standard operating procedure. Discipline and/or terminate as necessary according to Barcelona Wine Bar’s procedures
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Hold the standard of high-quality food above all else

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Shares a deep passion for food, wine, and the guest experience
• Holds themselves and their team to a high standard
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, timeliness, and results
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Proven experience creating a safe work environment incorporating teamwork and professional development
• Ability to efficiently identify issues and problem-solve
• Maintain a close relationship with the people who grow, forage, fish, and fabricate our ingredients, making sure their standards are as high as ours
• Excellent record of kitchen management
• Handle high volume and stress with poise and finesse
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks
• Communication and leadership skills
• Keep up with cooking trends and best practices
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs
• Excellent time manageability skills
• Active listening and learning skills
• Ability to teach techniques and strategies to those under you
• Basic computer skills for menu building
• Able to withstand the pressure and strain of working in close quarters
• Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing 45 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion.

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Full-time

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