Chef de Cuisine - Hamlin House
About The Position
JF Restaurants is seeking a dynamic Chef de Cuisine with an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to systems-based growth for Hamlin House, a Florida-inspired social and racquet club in Orlando. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring efficient food production. The ideal candidate is a strong team leader with a passion for excellence and a keen eye for cost control, menu development, and staff development. The Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for the day-to-day operational needs while guiding a culinary team in creative process. Experience in elevated dining, high volume, seasonal menu planning, and ownership of operational systems and finances are paramount.
Requirements
- Experience in elevated dining.
- Experience in high volume operations.
- Experience in seasonal menu planning.
- Experience with ownership of operational systems and finances.
Nice To Haves
- Entrepreneurial spirit.
- Commitment to systems-based growth.
- Strong team leadership skills.
- Passion for excellence.
- Keen eye for cost control.
- Staff development skills.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring efficient food production.
- Guiding a culinary team in creative process.
- Monitoring and managing overall food cost for the venue on a daily basis, including purchases, sales, ordering, receiving, storage, waste, and menu.
- Conducting monthly/weekly food inventory.
- Monitoring and managing overall labor cost for the venue.
- Creating schedules according to the staffing guide.
- Monitoring SOPs for menu development, including menu meetings, testing/tasting protocols, and standardizing recipes.
- Communicating with FOH Managers, Reservations, and assisting with training (FOH & BOH) and implementation of updated MEP, menu descriptions, and line-ups.
- Assisting in hiring and onboarding for specific venues.
- Monitoring the training of BOH line employees and all culinary team members.
- Attending daily/weekly meetings.
- Implementing SOP for communicating maintenance issues.
- Implementing SOP for HAACP plan and all of its components.
- Implementing SOP for DOH-related issues.
- Checking HAACP logs on a weekly basis.
- Providing coverage for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid sick and vacation days
- Exclusive dining discounts at JF Restaurants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
