Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Head Chef/Kitchen Manager

Concept Type: Full-Service Tex-Mex Restaurant

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000

Are you a passionate culinary leader looking for an exciting opportunity? Our client, a vibrant and growing restaurant group, is seeking a talented Head Chef/Kitchen Manager to join their team. This popular, fast-paced concept is celebrated for its handmade tortillas and tacos, and has built a strong reputation for delicious food and a lively atmosphere. With a strong focus on quality, community, and growth, this is a fantastic chance to make your mark in a dynamic culinary environment.

Job Qualifications

• A minimum of 2-3 years of current experience as a salaried Kitchen Manager or Head Chef in a high-volume restaurant.
• Proven ability to manage and control food costs, labor, and other kitchen-related expenses.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of hiring, training, and developing a high-performing kitchen team.
• A passion for culinary excellence and a hands-on management style.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain high standards for quality and consistency.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering, and supplier relationships.

Job Responsibilities

The Head Chef/Kitchen Manager will be responsible for all back-of-house operations, leading the team to produce high-quality, consistent food while managing costs effectively. Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing all kitchen operations to ensure the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
• Managing inventory, controlling food costs, and handling all ordering and receiving.
• Recruiting, training, and scheduling kitchen staff to build a cohesive and efficient team.
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen.
• Collaborating with management on menu development and special culinary projects.
• Maintaining a positive and professional work environment for all kitchen staff in our Philadelphia, PA location.

This Head Chef/Kitchen Manager role is a key leadership position within our Philadelphia, PA restaurant. The successful candidate for this Head Chef/Kitchen Manager position will be instrumental in driving the culinary success of this beloved Philadelphia, PA establishment. We are looking for a Head Chef/Kitchen Manager who is ready to grow with us in Philadelphia, PA.

For immediate consideration for this exciting opportunity, please email your resume directly to Matt at matt@geckohospitality.com.

Company Description

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals.

Our national network consists of 37 regional offices that are driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. In addition, Gecko Hospitality offers the largest selection of hospitality jobs, restaurant jobs, hotel jobs, resort jobs and club management jobs online. Our specialized, hospitality-focused team covers all 50 states and Canada with over 80 Franchise Partners and recruiters. Gecko Hospitality was founded on providing the finest restaurant jobs nationwide to the highest performing candidates. More importantly, our Franchise Partners and recruiters began their careers in hospitality and there is no finer training ground for recruiting than real life experience.

At Gecko Hospitality, we are passionate about making sure that every member of our recruiting team is familiar with our philosophies. In the same way that we learn about people when developing relationships and friendships, we want our people to have a sense of Gecko Hospitality's values and insight into our company's "personality." With this insight comes a greater understanding of how values "fit" with Gecko Hospitality's values, why we do things the way we do as well as providing a basis for making decisions that are appropriate to those values. We all play a part in keeping these traditions and philosophies alive.

We want every member of our recruiting team to understand that we are only as good as how well we follow these philosophies on an every day basis. Gecko Hospitality is all about achieving results by being motivated. This motivation to achieve results comes from within. No one can motivate us, nor can we motivate anyone else. As leaders, all that we can do is provide an environment where people motivate themselves to achieve mutually beneficial goals. Along with this philosophy, each team member possesses the following traits for which we are proud: honesty, integrity, desire, determination, listening skills, rapid learning, responding in a timely manner, effective communication skills, thoroughness, empathy, compassion, and most of all we want every team member to have a strong work ethic that motivates them to produce superior results both for our candidates and for our Clients.

At Gecko Hospitality, you certainly have... more choices

Company Description

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality and its dedicated Franchise Partners and Recruiters throughout the United States have been pioneers in the hospitality recruiting industry. The value that Gecko Hospitality provides to its clientele is evident in the advanced networking and technology skills our professional recruiters possess in identifying qualified restaurant professionals.\r\n\r\nOur national network consists of 37 regional offices that are driven to meet the needs of the hospitality industry. In addition, Gecko Hospitality offers the largest selection of hospitality jobs, restaurant jobs, hotel jobs, resort jobs and club management jobs online. Our specialized, hospitality-focused team covers all 50 states and Canada with over 80 Franchise Partners and recruiters. Gecko Hospitality was founded on providing the finest restaurant jobs nationwide to the highest performing candidates. More importantly, our Franchise Partners and recruiters began their careers in hospitality and there is no finer training ground for recruiting than real life experience.\r\n\r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, we are passionate about making sure that every member of our recruiting team is familiar with our philosophies. In the same way that we learn about people when developing relationships and friendships, we want our people to have a sense of Gecko Hospitality's values and insight into our company's "personality." With this insight comes a greater understanding of how values "fit" with Gecko Hospitality's values, why we do things the way we do as well as providing a basis for making decisions that are appropriate to those values. We all play a part in keeping these traditions and philosophies alive.\r\n\r\nWe want every member of our recruiting team to understand that we are only as good as how well we follow these philosophies on an every day basis. Gecko Hospitality is all about achieving results by being motivated. This motivation to achieve results comes from within. No one can motivate us, nor can we motivate anyone else. As leaders, all that we can do is provide an environment where people motivate themselves to achieve mutually beneficial goals. Along with this philosophy, each team member possesses the following traits for which we are proud: honesty, integrity, desire, determination, listening skills, rapid learning, responding in a timely manner, effective communication skills, thoroughness, empathy, compassion, and most of all we want every team member to have a strong work ethic that motivates them to produce superior results both for our candidates and for our Clients.\r\n\r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, you certainly have... more choices

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