Chef de Cuisine
About The Position
The Chef de Cuisine manages the kitchen in partnership with the Executive Chef, overseeing food and service quality, operational procedures, staff development, problem resolution, and communication. The role sets a positive and collaborative environment for staff and guests while helping achieve profit-and-loss goals. The Chef de Cuisine procures high-quality products and creates memorable dishes, and serves as an ambassador for Indigo Road Hospitality Group and its approach to hospitality. The successful candidate has experience managing the line in high-volume, upscale, food-focused restaurants and experience working with Asian flavors on an open-flame grill.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of successful restaurant management experience.
- Experience managing the line in high-volume restaurants in an upscale, food-focused environment.
- Experience working with Asian flavors on an open-flame grill.
- Ability to thrive in a high-volume, scratch-kitchen, upscale food-focused environment.
- Passion for Internal Hospitality and commitment to the company's core values.
- Strong problem-resolution skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills and ability to navigate important conversations.
Responsibilities
- Lead a positive, collaborative, and fun team environment where everyone is treated with respect and kindness.
- Oversee, maintain, and manage food and service quality.
- Assess, implement, and manage service standards, ensuring consistency across operational procedures.
- Prepare an annual budget, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions to achieve financial objectives.
- Create and carry out strategic business objectives that mitigate risk and maximize profit across recruitment, finance, legal, and restaurant operations.
- Forecast financial trends to control labor, food, and beverage costs.
- Partner with the General Manager to ensure a positive and collaborative environment.
- Lead by example and establish standards for health, safety, and cleanliness throughout the property.
- Encourage staff development and work with the Executive Chef on kitchen operations, problem resolution, and effective communication.
- Procure high-quality products and create dishes that surprise and delight guests.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and quarterly performance-based bonuses.
- PTO benefits after 90 days.
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) plan with a 50% match on the first 6% invested, with Roth options.
- Zero-interest housing loan program.
- Employee discounts at restaurant concepts and the boutique hotels division.
- Four weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
