EXECUTIVE CHEF -Panevino Ristorante in Livingston, NJ
Company Name:
PATINA RESTAURANT GROUP
This position requires candidates to have a US work permit. Please do not apply if you are not legally able to work in the United States.
Applicants to this position must reside within a 90 mile radius of the property.
Position Description:
EXECUTIVE CHEF Panevino Restaurant Livingston, NJ
A working herb garden, rustic decor, a wood-burning pizza oven, and a beautiful outdoor patio are just part of what makes Panevino a special place to eat. Caputo flour imported from Italy, San Marzano tomatoes, handmade Fior di Latte mozzarella, and water from a local spring just like the ones in Italy's Campania region make our pizza as authentic and delicious as the incredible pies found in Naples. This northern NJ hot spot also offers savory pastas, succulent seafood, delicious salads, exciting antipasti and much more.
An immediate opportunity exists for a proven restaurant professional with the ability to maintain our high standards of quality and guest satisfaction. We offer great opportunities to build and grow into a professional culinary expert while maintaining friendly and enjoyable work environments. Selected candidate will take leadership on influencing menu design while controlling costs and increasing profitability.
Requirements: *Certificate or degree in Culinary Arts preferred and a minimum of 5 years experience in a high volume, full service, fine dining restaurant. *Knowledge of Southern Italian cuisine and a passion for culinary arts and cooking. *Impeccable service standards, clean work habits and attention to detail. *Ability to multitask in a high volume kitchen while always maintaining your sense of humor and appearing calm. *Professional, polished appearance with the ability to interact with all types of team members. *Proven ability to lead a staff and positively influence employee behavior. *Must have excellent verbal communication skills and have the ability to work a flexible schedule. *Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required. *Basic computer knowledge including Word and Excel.
In short, we're looking for highly motivated career-focused individual with fine dining restaurant experience to become part of the winning team at the Patina Restaurant Group.
We are more than just an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically celebrate the powerful and profound diversity of our team.
WHAT WE OFFER We believe in affording our team with the same level of service that we strive to deliver to our guests. We are committed to providing extensive training and educational support that allows our team members to achieve the very highest levels of professionalism and open the door to increased opportunities for future career growth. In addition, we offer industry leading compensation packages including: comprehensive benefits, 401(k) w/ match, paid time off including holidays and discounts at our sister properties.