Chef Operator (GM)

The role

You will oversee the entire restaurant operation, including costs, labor efficiency, guest experience, and sales growth. You will lead, train, and mentor a team in a scratch-based kitchen to maintain culinary excellence and operational efficiency.

What you will do

• Oversee the entire restaurant operation, including management of costs, labor efficiency, guest experience, and driving sales growth.
• Inspire, encourage and coach your team to build daily disciplines and behaviors.
• Work closely with the Chef de Cuisine on quality assurance processes.
• Spearhead new initiatives and manage their implementation.
• Ensure smooth operational flow by upholding culinary excellence, service quality, and adherence to health protocols.
• Handle technological and third-party platform issues proactively.
• Execute thorough reporting and documentation for the leadership team.
• Attain and uphold Department of Health Standards.
• Lead recruitment efforts, conducting interviews and overseeing onboarding.
• Facilitate pre-shift briefings and team-building events.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in high-volume kitchen management or operational restaurant management with P&L responsibility.
• Deep understanding of how to run efficient restaurants.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a strong work ethic and reliability.
• Physical capability to perform job duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, positive approach to challenges.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for employees and guests.
• An eye for detail.
• Quick learning ability and adaptability.
• Sense of responsibility in a demanding, high-volume, and high-standard environment.
• Proficiency in digital platforms such as Google Drive, Slack, Toast, 7Shifts, Email, etc.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Vibrant work culture
• Profit-sharing incentives
• 401(k)
• Annual paid vacation
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for career progression
• A complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily
• Commuter Benefits

Before you apply

• Naked Farmer participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees.

About the company

Naked Farmer is a farm-to-table restaurant group that cooks and serves scratch-made, healthy, and affordable meals. The company focuses on seasonality and building a sustainable food system that connects farmers and the community.