Head Chef

At Parched Hospitality Group Inc. (PHG), we believe in putting people first - our team, our guests, and our community. Our core values revolve around warmth, hospitality, and inclusivity. We strive to create a friendly and laid-back environment, reflecting the spirit of Australian hospitality, where everyone is welcomed with a smile and treated with genuine care and respect.

As a restaurant group that is based in NYC and expanding, we own and manage several upscale, casual dining concepts - Hole in the Wall Cafe, Isla & Co. Restaurant, Wallflower Bar, and Daintree Rooftop Bar & Lounge. Committed to providing exceptional dining experiences, we are looking to hire a   Head Chef   to oversee our Back of House team and lead the kitchen operations of our restaurant,   Isla & Co.   as well as accompanying Rooftop Bar & Lounge,   Daintree .

Isla & Co.   is an upscale, Australian inspired cafe serving specialty coffee and brunch dishes by day and a seasonally crafted cocktail and dinner program by night. Both   Isla & Co.   and   Daintree   are situated within the Hotel Hendricks in Midtown Manhattan, and attract locals and tourists alike.

We are looking for strong leaders who have the ability to work calmly under pressure, communicate clearly and precisely, are good problem solvers and have the ability to teach and develop staff working for them.

Responsibilities :

• Control day to day operations by scheduling the team, taking inventory, ordering food and supplies and developing restaurant team members
• Execute the menu while working alongside our team of Cooks and expedite food as needed
• Ensure all invoices and necessary financial reporting are sent to the Accounting and Finance Team in a timely manner
• Oversee and enforce all safety and cleanliness procedures in line with the Dept. of Health guidelines
• Communicate clear directions of how to prepare and use all tools and machinery in the kitchen area
• Plan and collaborate with management on menu creation
• Manage one kitchen that is servicing two venues ( Isla & Co. , a full service restaurant on the ground floor of the hotel &   Daintree , the rooftop bar)
• Expedite and oversee the line to ensure kitchen operations are smooth and ticket times are appropriate
• Receive and understand BEOs in order to ensure that private events are prepared for and easily executable (sometimes may service anywhere from 1 - 6 private events in one day).
• Observe and detect signs of emergency situations and take action if needed
• Manage quality control of all dishes (for example, ensuring consistent use of recipes, plating all dishes at standards set, deliver an exceptional culinary experience to all of our guests)
• Understand and be prepared for DOH inspections at all times
• Train and develop staff on a daily basis
• Clearly communicate across all levels of the restaurant and wider company (ie. General Manager, FOH team, BOH team, PHG leadership team, Director of Culinary Operations, etc)

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