About The Artisan
The Artisan at Brick Street Hotel is a sophisticated, design-forward restaurant offering refined brunch, lunch, and an elevated dinner experience in the heart of historic downtown Durant. Located inside a beautifully restored boutique hotel, our space blends timeless Southern hospitality with modern culinary artistry. We serve Modern American cuisine crafted with intention, seasonal ingredients, and creative presentation. With live music, signature cocktails, and an inspired menu, The Artisan aims to become a culinary destination for locals and travelers alike.
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team as we move toward a successful launch and long-term operational excellence.
Position Overview
The Head Chef is responsible for driving the culinary direction of the restaurant under a well-defined concept and menu vision. This role will focus on finalizing recipe execution, leading back-of-house operations, training kitchen staff, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen management.
This is a leadership position for someone who is passionate about food, thrives under pressure, and knows how to run a clean, organized, high-performance kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead kitchen operations across all service periods: brunch, lunch, and dinner
- Finalize and execute recipes for all menu items
- Create and present meals that meet the highest culinary standards and align with guest expectations.
- Design upscale menus and innovative daily specials, including dishes for exclusive events.
- Create prep lists, batch systems, and kitchen SOPs to ensure consistency
- Train and mentor BOH staff, assign stations, and supervise team performance
- Monitor inventory, food costs, and kitchen waste with precision
- Uphold food safety, cleanliness, and operational standards at all times
- Collaborate with ownership and management to ensure a strong, aligned guest experience
- Adjust and improve menu items based on seasonality, cost, and feedback
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in upscale or boutique restaurant kitchens
- Formal culinary training or apprenticeship.
- Prior experience as Executive Chef, Head Chef, or Sous Chef with staff management
- Experience leading or supporting restaurant launches highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of food costing, prep systems, and commercial kitchen flow
- Ability to train and inspire kitchen staff with positive leadership and clear expectations
- Excellent time management, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Must be calm under pressure, organized, and confident in high-volume service
- Passion for quality ingredients, elegant plating, and guest experience
- Experience with New American, or fusion cuisines.
- SafeServ Manager Certified
What We Offer
- Competitive salary & benefits with performance incentives
- Leadership role within an established concept
- Supportive ownership team and beautiful kitchen environment
- Opportunity to be a defining part of one of Durant’s most exciting hospitality ventures
Join our team in crafting culinary masterpieces that redefine the luxury dining experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
Application Question(s):
- Where did you receive your culinary training before becoming a Chef?
License/Certification:
- SafeServ Manager Certification or equivalent (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Durant, OK 74701 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
