Rochester Corner Bar is a classic and swanky, open-concept bar in the heart of downtown Rochester, MI. Serving a menu of only delicious food and premium craft cocktails, Rochester Corner Bar is the go-to place in town for a night out with family and friends!

Rochester Corner Bar is looking for a Head Chef that will lead the kitchen staff in providing exceptional customer food experience.

Perks for the Head Chef Position

• Upbeat and positive environment!
• Ability to bring new perspective and experience to expand the customer experience.
• Growth opportunities.
• This is a full-time, permanent position with compensation being determined on experience, skills, and abilities.

The Head Chef Position

Rochester Corner Bar is looking for a Head Chef to oversee the Rochester Corner Bar kitchen operations and dining experience, including hiring and training for kitchen staff, coordinate with the General Manager on menu offerings, establish relationship with vendors and negotiating pricing on food and supply orders as necessary, ensure kitchen is clean and exceeds all regulations, ensure presentation of food is to the highest quality and prepared to order in a timely manner.

For an individual to be successful as the Head Chef, they need to have a high level of enthusiasm and passion for their work, ability to be self-motivating, and maintain good leadership for their team.

Desired Experience, Skills, and Abilities for the Head Chef Position

• 5+ Years of experience working in a full fine dining or full service restaurant
• Management experience in the Food & Beverage industry is preferred
• Valid ServSafe Certification
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience in negotiating with vendors/suppliers
• Experience with food budgeting
• Available to work weekend, holidays and frequent late nights
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• Strong time management skills
• Knowledge of industry health and safety standards

Compensation, Benefits, & Structure for the Head Chef Position

This is a full-time, permanent position that offers a competitive salary based on skills and experience, bonus plan potential based on kitchen success, paid time off, discounts on products, and growth potential within the company. The Head Chef reports to the Owner.

The Recruiting Process for the Head Chef Position

The recruiting process is designed to be a thorough, two-way evaluation to ensure that the best decision is made by both the company and the candidate. Given this, multiple steps are required, including a phone interview, in-person interviews, candidate assessments, and a pre-employment background check.

Rochester Corner Bar is an Equal Opportunity Employer!