Executive Chef

Job Description Job Description The Trap in Smithfield opened its doors in March 2023 Join The Martucci Group culinary team and take the lead of our newest kitchen with indoor, outdoor and private dining/banquet seating for 230. You will collaborate with our Culinary Director to build the BOH team and use your creativity and experience to bring our newest TRAP to life in northern Rhode Island.

All new kitchen equipment. Air conditioned kitchen. What You'll Do Plan and direct all food preparation and culinary activities for a la carte and private party dining Modify and create new menus, seasonal items and specials that meet quality standards and exceed guest expectations Collaborate with FOH Managers to ensure seamless communication, execution, and a "one house" culture Estimate and monitor food requirements, ingredient lists, food and labor costs; partner with F& B Director to identify variances and suppliers Recruit and manage kitchen staff; develop 2 Sous Chef and oversee all scheduling and training Rectify arising problems or complaints; maintain a positive and professional approach with co-workers and guests Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards; arrange for equipment purchases and repairs Attend management team meetings, perform inventory, maintenance and other administrative duties as required What We Look For 5-7 years Executive or Head Chef experience in high volume upscale casual restaurant(s); additional years experience as 2 Sous Chef developing menus & specials may also be considered New site opening experience preferred B.S. in Culinary Science, or related training/certification Demonstrated recruiting/hiring and staff training skills Accountability for restaurant financials (P&L, COGS, labor costs, etc.) Computer savvy; MS Office, restaurant software and web-based tools (Positouch, ShiftNote, OpenTable, etc.) Job Type:

Full-time Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Experience level: 5 years Shift: Day shift Evening shift