Chef at Heed Health

Park, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Leadership, Kitchen Management, Inventory Management, Staff Training, Cost Control, Menu Execution, Sanitation Guidelines, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Recruiting, Problem Resolution, Verbal Communication

Industry

Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Chef to lead the daily culinary operations for the Green River Grill & Bar, located within Mammoth Cave National Park! This role is ideal for an experienced hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences. The Chef will ensure consistent food quality, manage inventory and staffing, and uphold the highest standards of safety and cleanliness. If you are a hands-on leader who enjoys creating memorable meals for guests, we invite you to apply! The Green River Grill & Bar is located inside The Lodge at Mammoth Cave, an NPS authorized concessionaire operating in Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky. Learn more at MammothCaveLodge.com Responsibilities: * Ensures that the menu is being executed as documented and to the highest quality standards. * Ensures that all culinary staff adheres to defined company recipes and plate presentation in order to deliver an exceptional guest experience. * Ensures culinary team is working as a cohesive unit to provide the highest level of quality and service. * Responsible for direct leadership, coaching and mentoring of the culinary team in their respective technical responsibilities as to ensure that all kitchen staff is trained in proper cooking techniques and sanitation guidelines. * Assists the F&B Manager in the recruiting, interviewing and hiring of the culinary team. * Works with the Leads to ensure all new hire and continuous on the job training programs are being followed which includes recipe knowledge, proper cooking techniques, sanitation guidelines, and service standards in order to deliver an exceptional guest experience. * Responsible for managing labor costs according to the labor schedules provided by the F&B Manager. * Responsible for assisting the F&B Manager with the compilation and receiving of food orders. * Responsible for monitoring the daily COGS sheets and labor costs to company standards. * Responsible for compiling, monitoring, and distributing the F&B Data Sheet and kitchen logs/checklists. * Ensure compliance with operational and Corporate standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws and ordinances. Position Requirements: * Must be self motivated with the ability to perform with the highest professional and ethical standards * Must possess strong leadership and managerial skills that include the ability to coach, develop and clearly communicate expectations * Must have excellent analytical and problem resolution skills with the ability to proactively recommend solutions * Must demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills * Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office * Excellent customer service and people skills * Majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast-paced environment, in close proximity to other people and will involve frequent bending, twisting, squatting and lifting up to 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally Knowledge and Experience: Education: * Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in Hospitality, Culinary or related field preferred Experience: * Minimum 5 (five) years Kitchen Management experience * Manager ServeSafe certification required Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and all other status protected by law.

Responsibilities

Lead daily culinary operations at Green River Grill & Bar, ensuring high food quality and consistent menu execution. Manage kitchen staffing, training, labor costs, and compliance with safety and sanitation standards.