Executive Chef

Jacksons Restaurant + Bar adjacent to the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Area/Beaver Valley is currently searching for an Executive Chef. The Executive Chef is responsible for leading the culinary department. They oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu planning, inventory management, food preparation, and staff supervision. This position requires a strong culinary background, leadership skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards. Jacksons Restaurant + Bar is a neighborhood restaurant offering new American cuisine in a chic and welcoming atmosphere.  They offer upscale dining featuring fresh, seasonal and locally sourced foods and an extensive wine and craft cocktail list.  

Jacksons Restaurant + Bar is a neighborhood restaurant offering new American cuisine in a chic and welcoming atmosphere.  They offer smart and casual dining featuring fresh, seasonal and locally sourced foods and an extensive wine and craft cocktail list. 

The Executive Chef is in charge of all culinary operations and some of their duties include:

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
• Supervise/Lead the Culinary department
• Functional leader working side by side with the team
• Recruit/hire for the Culinary department
• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs
• Provide disciplinary action when necessary.
• Responsible for communicating to all departments about the restaurant.
• Responsible for assisting with the training of all team members to exceed in each of their positions
• Perform administrative duties
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards

Required Skills:

• Proven ability to train others and lead a team.
• Proficiency with computer systems, software, and programs.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to consistently organize workloads to meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Proficient skills in math and financial management including labor and food cost controls.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding people skills
• Trustworthy and results-driven
• Must be available nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Education and Experience:

• Five or more years of progressive experience in a senior culinary leadership role
• Associate's Degree in culinary arts preferred or equivalent job-related experience.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package including 401(k) with match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Paid Parking, UFC GYM Paid Membership and Team Member Travel Perks/Discounts.

This property is locally owned and operated by Piatt Hotel Group, an established, family-owned management group with a portfolio of newly constructed, renovated and well-maintained properties across Western PA. A career with Piatt Hotel Group offers pathways for new responsibility, career advancement and continuous learning for Team Members at every level.

Equal Opportunity Employer