Chef de Cuisine

Spice Catering Co • Cleveland, OH

7d

About The Position

The Chef de Cuisine is a key leadership role within the culinary team at Spice Catering Co., responsible for overseeing daily back-of-house operations, managing culinary execution for off-site events, and driving innovation in menu development. This position serves as a bridge between the kitchen team and leadership, ensuring excellence in food quality, kitchen systems, staffing, and training while upholding Spice’s values of sustainability and thoughtful hospitality. The Chef de Cuisine supports the Executive Chef and steps into their leadership role when needed, making this position ideal for a driven and experienced culinary professional ready to lead and grow.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in a professional kitchen environment
• Strong knowledge of BOH operations, culinary technique, and food safety
• Ability to lead, coach, and inspire a team with professionalism and positivity
• Organized, efficient, and detail-oriented with excellent time management skills
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large-scale catering or off-site culinary production
• Knowledge of inventory and cost management systems
• Interest in foraging, fermentation, seasonal cooking, or sustainability
• Public speaking or demonstration skills for client-facing events or activations
• Bilingual or multilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach, and hold BOH team members accountable to Spice standards and core values
• Lead daily pre-shift meetings and delegate responsibilities to ensure kitchen success
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of kitchen staff
• Supervise staff scheduling and performance management
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional kitchen culture
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including food prep, event execution, and sanitation
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and organization
• Monitor food production for quality, consistency, and presentation
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to streamline systems and SOPs
• Manage equipment upkeep and report maintenance needs
• Assist in the creation of seasonal, scratch-made menus aligned with Spice’s mission
• Introduce and teach new techniques, trends, and recipes to the team
• Contribute ideas for dynamic guest experiences, including chef activations and live cooking
• Help manage inventory, ordering, and waste reduction practices
• Track food and labor costs to meet financial goals
• Support recipe development, costing, and documentation
• Ensure event prep and packing is completed with efficiency and accuracy
• Coordinate closely with sales, event, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless execution
• Attend planning meetings for large-scale or complex events
• Communicate clearly and promptly to resolve challenges and ensure team alignment

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed