Executive Chef

Bistro Romano, a popular upscale Italian restaurant, known for its food, service and award-winning wine list, and 37 years as a neighborhood mainstay in Society Hill, Phila, is seeking an Executive Chef who will have full control of the culinary operation.  Outstanding compensation package, 5-day work week, two consecutive days off, paid vacation, paid parking. Noteworthy honors include TripAdvisor's "Travelers' Choice Award" rated in top 10% of restaurants worldwide; 4.8 OpenTable Rating, Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence Two Glasses, to name a few.   Culinary Program and Fundamentals: Innovative Italian cuisine; exceptional taste and plating for guest presentation and social media A la carte dining, delivery services to go and Bistro To Go pickup, private parties, chef dinners, wine tastings Focus on the exceeding guest expectations Menu creation, updating with a focus on industry trends; weekly chef additions Prepare menu guides, staff training tests Exceptional knowledge of food prep for dietary restrictions and food allergies Attention to food and labor costs Solidify working relationship with FOH to ensure common goals are exceeded Sustain current high levels of sanitation, safety and food storage in compliance with City of Philadelphia Office of Food Protection Improve and expand current level of output while maintaining quality Excellent communication skills Proven ability to multitask; hands on working chef Hiring, training, and innovating BOH team; lead with mutual respect, motivate and reward   Foundations 5 years minimum experience leading culinary program Italian and Mediterranean experience; Pasta making experience; Scratch kitchen Culinary degree preferred; current ServSafe MGR certificate Package Exceptional Salary Quality of life two consecutive days off Health benefits PTO Paid Parking Dining discounts Discretionary bonus based upon cost savings, increased revenue EOE

Created: 2025-01-21