Chef De Cuisine

Job Description

Job Description

Hotels

Chef de Cuisine Refined Casual Dining

 Job Description

Job Summary:

Chef de Cuisine is recognized as a manager of the kitchen. The Chef de Cuisine trains and develops all culinary & stewarding team members within the culinary department while maintaining and enhancing applicable standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate strong culinary skills and practice safe food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Works with the Executive Chef and Executive Chef Sous to oversee and lead the culinary team.
• Provides hands-on training for staff
• Establishes cross-training guidelines for all culinarians to build strength and upward mobility.
• Verifies that prepared food meets recipe requirements for quality and quantity.
• Create daily specials within the specific season, along with seasonal menu changes.
• Runs daily line-ups with team members to review daily & weekly goals along with hotel information.
• Manage weekly staff scheduling according to business volumes
• Assist with monthly inventory, portion, and waste control.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Follow the opening and end-of-day closing procedure of the kitchen.
• Assist with the employee performance review process.
• Other duties as assigned

Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Required Experience:

The person in this position needs to:

• Minimum 4 years of culinary experience
• Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to multitask in a high-volume food sales environment
• Robust knowledge of food and workplace safety
• Ability to work nights, weekends & holidays as required
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Set a positive tone and strong work ethic, leading by example.
• Knowledge of various dietary restrictions
• Maintain professional presentation (must adhere to company and department dress code)
• Outstanding guest service skills
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing
• Strong knowledge of pricing, budgets, and cost controls, particularly in the areas of food and labor

If you are interested in the fantastic position, please send your resume to Kevin Buck - [email protected]