SUMMARY:

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for designing the menu, hiring, and training kitchen staff, collaborating with restaurant management, optimizing staff productivity, and stepping in to help wherever needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, organize, and direct all culinary activities in the kitchen.
• Prepare the food for cooking.
• Ensure that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time.
• Keep up with industry trends and create new recipes with the Sous Chef.
• Review the menu and do inventory.
• Follow the budget set by the Restaurant Manager.
• Order food for the kitchen.
• Monitor food production and food and staff costs.
• Hire and train staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
• Create Recipes, determine portion sizes, and estimate food requirements.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen and ensure sanitation practices in the kitchen.
• Perform any other duties requested by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine or similar role in a restaurant.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Italian Cuisine.
• Flexibility to work in shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Understanding of hygiene and food safety rules.

• Friendly, responsible, and punctual.
• Customer Services Oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Attention to detail, cleanliness, and safety.
• Creative, innovative thinking.

EDUCATION:

• Culinary degree required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal communication skills in English and Spanish (preferred).

REASONING ABILITY:

• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with guests, associates, and external partners.
• Ability to work well under pressure and respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Manual dexterity.
• Standing for extended periods, lifting, and carrying heavy items.
• Fine motor skills.
• Sense of smell and taste.
• Stress management.
• Physical agility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect inside and outside areas of the property location and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

We are an EEO Company that provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to all full-time regular Employees.