Five Brothers Chef Job at Heaven Hill Brands in Bardstown

This is an onsite position at our Five Brothers Kitchen & Bar in Bardstown, KY. Schedule is 5 days per week, 9am-5pm, with occasional nights and weekends.

What the Role Is

The Chef at Five Brothers Bar & Kitchen will lead the culinary operations of our fast-casual restaurant. This position will oversee kitchen staff, maintain high-quality food preparation standards, develop menus, and ensure an exceptional guest experience. The Chef is pivotal in balancing creativity, speed and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

How You Will Spend Your Time?

• Menu Development & Quality Control
  • Design, develop and update menus with a focus on fresh, seasonal, and cost-effective ingredients.
  • Ensure consistency and quality of all dishes, aligning with brand standards.
  • Innovate to keep menu offerings exciting while catering to customer preferences and dietary needs.
• Kitchen Operations
  • Supervise all kitchen activities, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards (e.g. HACCP compliance).
  • Manage food preparation to maintain fast service times without compromising quality.
  • Monitor inventory levels, conduct stock checks, and oversee ordering of supplies to minimize waste and control costs.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor standard operating procedures for kitchen efficiency.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Recruit, train and mentor kitchen staff to ensure a cohesive and skilled team.
  • Lead daily pre-shift meetings to communicate goals, expectations, and any menu updates.
  • Foster a positive work environment that prioritizes teamwork, respect and productivity.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and implement corrective measures when necessary.
• Cost Control & Budgeting
  • Oversee kitchen budgets, including food cost percentages, labor costs and waste management.
  • Collaborate with management to establish cost-effective practices and meet financial targets.
  • Track and analyze financial performance metrics, recommending adjustments as needed.
• Customer Experience
  • Collaborate with the front-of-house to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction.
  • Be proactive in addressing customer feedback to maintain and improve standards.

Who You Are…

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Advanced culinary degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years as a Chef or Sous Chef in fast-casual or similar restaurant environment required.
• Deep understanding of kitchen operations, menu engineering, and food cost management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams.
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety and sanitation regulations.
• Certified food handler certification

Physical Requirements

While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, and use of computer; reach with hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision eligibility from day one
• FSA/HSA
• 401K match
• EAP
• Maternity/Paternity Leave

Heaven Hill and its affiliates are committed to fostering a diverse workforce as an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, natural origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.