Chef de Cuisine - New Restaurant Opening Soon!
About The Position
Naked Farmer is seeking a dedicated and motivated Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team in their new scratch kitchen. This role is crucial for establishing a strong culture, delivering exceptional hospitality, and growing with the company. The Chef de Cuisine will manage and guide the team, ensuring an efficient and positive kitchen environment. Key responsibilities include maintaining culinary excellence, operational savvy, strong relationships with suppliers, overseeing daily kitchen operations, adhering to sanitation standards, and maintaining kitchen equipment. The role involves supervising food preparation, menu planning, staffing, and ensuring smooth operation of all kitchen stations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about real, good food, enjoy helping other chefs master cooking stations, and inspire those eager to share their love for cooking.
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 best practices and standards, inspiring the team through every service.
- Lead and mentor 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 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 the 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 the kitchen team through active recruitment, training, performance management, mentorship, and disciplinary procedures when necessary.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and a vibrant work culture
- Profit-sharing incentives
- 401(k)
- Annual paid vacation
- Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
- Opportunities for career progression within our rapidly growing company
- A complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
