Chef de Cuisine

Naked Farmer Careers•Nashville, TN

About The Position

As Chef De Cuisine, you will lead the culinary team in our scratch kitchen, acting as the culinary nuts-and-bolts of our restaurant. Your role will be to manage and guide your team of chefs to run an efficient kitchen where chefs love to work. With a talent for balancing culinary excellence with operational savvy, you will lead and inspire others, demonstrating both leadership and culinary skills. Your ability to maintain strong relationships with farmers, partners, and suppliers is essential, as is your oversight of daily kitchen operations, adherence to sanitation standards, and maintenance of kitchen equipment. You will be responsible for supervising food preparation, menu planning, staffing, and ensuring that every kitchen station operates smoothly.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years' experience leading a culinary team in a high-volume setting.
A deep passion for quality food and a desire to constantly improve.
Strong culinary expertise with a willingness to learn and adapt.
A proven work ethic and the ability to perform the job's physical demands, such as lifting up to 50 pounds.
A collaborative spirit and readiness to contribute as needed.
Respect and appreciation for your team and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment.
Exceptional communication skills.
A vision for mentoring and developing chefs into future restaurant leaders.
Reliability and a consistent performance record.
Adaptable interpersonal skills and the ability to meet new challenges with agility.
An unwavering attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Cultivate a kitchen culture that embodies our best practices and standards, inspiring your team through every service.
Lead and mentor the chef trainees, setting an example of culinary expertise and positivity to consistently deliver exceptional food.
Guarantee the quality and presentation of food across all business channels, treating dine-in, pick-up, and delivery orders with equal dedication.
Act as the go-to resource for the kitchen staff on recipe inquiries, preparation checklists, and food quality, maintaining order and consistency.
Manage the receipt and quality control of fresh ingredients from our farm partners, and oversee inventory, supplies, and quality assurance processes.
Organize prep lists and collaborate with the Chef Operator on food inventory and ordering to ensure the kitchen is well-prepared and organized.
Setup your team for success on each service by managing the deployment board and prep schedules effectively.
Perform line checks, assess readiness of food, anticipate needs, and manage potential waste to ensure seamless service.
Set the kitchen up for success, completing all tasks with timeliness and a focus on safety.
Introduce and test food preparation techniques that enhance kitchen efficiency, and remain open to innovative systems and processes.
Uphold stringent kitchen operations, including storage, labeling, preparation, and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health standards and guidelines.
Lead in placing orders and managing kitchen facilities, and collaborate with the Chef Operator on labor and food costs.
Grow your kitchen team through active recruitment, training, performance management, mentorship, and disciplinary procedures when necessary.