Under the direction of the Owner, the Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for effectively managing all kitchen operations of the restaurant and production, including the oversight of production, operation, and sanitation aspects of culinary and stewarding operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Implement menus for the restaurant as established by the Owner and Executive Chef
- Provide standard recipes, training and experience to all staff
- Ensure food is handled, processed and stored in accordance with the company standard
- Coordinate with other departments regarding menu implementation
- Schedule labor force and assign responsibilities for efficient use of equipment and personnel
- Ensure compliance by all culinary personnel with Company and departmental rules, policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Position requires extensive knowledge of all kitchen equipment operations.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with management and staff
- Excellent kitchen production and storing management skills
To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- The ideal team member will have a degree or certification from an accredited university
- Five (5) years' experience as a Chef de Cuisine with a minimum of three (10) years' experience in a high-volume full-service food operation.
- Proven track record in improving kitchen efficiencies, quality and relative costs.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must have excellent leadership, financial analysis, team building and communication skills/customer service.
- Must have knowledge of statutory requirements regarding health and safety, sanitation
- Must have knowledge of kitchen sanitation, operation and maintenance of kitchen
- Must be detail-oriented and extremely organized with the ability to learn new programs and procedures quickly
- Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including nights, weekends and holidays