Chef de Cuisine

Lead the culinary team and oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistent preparation, efficient service, and high standards of food safety and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage daily kitchen operations.
• Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff.
• Plan and oversee food preparation and cooking.
• Maintain consistent taste, quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
• Develop and refine menu items and daily specials.
• Ensure food is prepared according to established standards.
• Monitor kitchen workflow and service times.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and ingredient quality.
• Control food costs, waste, and portioning.
• Ensure proper food storage and temperature control.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff for smooth service.
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient kitchen areas.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and arrange maintenance when needed.
• Manage kitchen schedules and staff responsibilities.
• Address kitchen issues and maintain high performance standards.
• Support special events and high-volume service periods.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef, or senior culinary professional.
• Strong culinary knowledge and cooking skills.
• Excellent leadership and team-management abilities.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Experience with menu development and kitchen operations.
• Strong inventory and food-cost management skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Creative, professional, reliable, and detail-oriented.
• Flexible to work mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 34.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person