We have a unique opportunity for a talented, ambitious, and no-nonsense executive chef! Our award-winning café is on the brink of expansion, and we've added food trucks to our lineup for a new style of mobile catering.

We require a minimum of 10 years of experience in the culinary field and a comprehensive knowledge of various cuisines.

We are looking for a professional chef with a hands-on management style, someone who will be actively involved in daily turn out, prep, and kitchen cleanliness. Our café features an open Kitchen Concept.

Key Responsibilities:

Refine and perfect recipes, manage food costing, and develop weekly specials.
Direct the organization, maintenance, and cleanliness of the physical plant.
Oversee from-scratch production and manage line output.
Prepare large batch quantities and assist with food preparation.
Train and mentor our talented staff, with the support of two sous chefs.

What We Offer:

A competitive base salary, commensurate with experience, ranging from $70,000 to $85,000, plus a quarterly bonus based on established year-over-year sales.
A commitment to work-life balance, with a maximum of 60 hours per week and all holidays off.
A fantastic schedule that supports both personal and professional growth.

In our high-volume environment (up to 800 covers a day) exceptional organizational skills, a knowledge of catering production, and basic understanding of Cajun /Creole /Southern cooking are required.

This is a fantastic growth opportunity for a goal-oriented chef with the desire to succeed and basic Excel and Word doc. skills.

As a proud “Best of Philly” winner, we are poised for exponential growth, and we want you to be a part of our journey.

Bilingual skills are a definite plus.

If you’re a serious-minded chef ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you!
Please submit your cover letter, resume, and letters of recommendation to join our dynamic team.

Beck's Cajun Cafe

Executive Chef

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