Job Details

Great meals and good stories satisfy. Each independent restaurant concept we create revolves around its own story — our team lends decades of experience to making sure of it, from the cuisine and cocktails to carefully curated interiors. Thoughtful service, provisions with a point of view and endless attention to detail invite every guest to sit back, share a story of their own, and savor the magic of a well-crafted culinary experience.

Now open, Chouette brings the finest of French cuisine to Columbus.

This individual is passionate and cares deeply about the connections that can come from a great conversation and a shared meal. The primary goal of this position is to align the culinary team to achieve the collective goal of excellence in all aspects of F&B. In addition to the creation of a restaurant's menu and identity, the Executive Chef will develop and mentor a unified team of hospitalitarians. From recipe development to execution, they take the lead and ensure that food is prepared properly, safely, and with a high degree of detail and excellence. You will be the ‘'chief'' and maintain a complete control of the back of house, kitchen operations, and work closely with F&B GM to ensure an impeccable guest experience.

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Requested Tasks:

-Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.

-Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards.

-Monitor food and labor costs

-Recruit, manage, train, and develop culinary team members

-Give prepared plates the final touch

-Implement/monitor and document relevant food safety program

Requested Capabilities:

-Prior Experience as an Executive Chef

-Leadership experience and presence

-A keen eye for detail related to food preparation and presentation

-Excellent food handling skills

-Ability to research what new food trends are emerging, and develop them according to concept

-A visionary leader who can see the big picture and align culinary operations with the overall goals of the restaurant

-Maintains composure under pressure, demonstrating strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

-Collaborates effectively to overcome challenges, fostering a positive culture.

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401k and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority. Chouette is proud to have partnered with Downtown C-Pass to provide Team Members with free, unlimited access to COTA for work or play.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.