Chef de Cuisine- The Wigwam
About The Position
The Wigwam is seeking a creative, motivated, hands-on Chef de Cuisine with high-volume professional kitchen experience and a passion for culinary arts. The role leads the planning and execution of daily restaurant food production, preparation, and presentation, maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment that meets applicable standards and regulations while delivering competitive, profitable, quality products. The Chef de Cuisine develops seasonal and special menus, leads and mentors the culinary team, and collaborates with the Restaurant Manager to exceed guest expectations. The position also represents the restaurant within the hotel and community, communicates with the team, manages restaurant costs, and helps ensure food safety and consistent kitchen operations.
Requirements
- Experience as a cook in a high-volume professional kitchen, with leadership capacity.
- Full knowledge of state health codes and the EcoSure food safety and health report.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- At least 21 years of age.
- Passion for developing a culinary team.
- Flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays.
- Desire to exceed expectations.
- Energetic personality.
Nice To Haves
- Active Food Handler certification.
Responsibilities
- Represent the restaurant as its face within the hotel and community.
- Create, cost, and implement seasonal and special menus.
- Attract, retain, and mentor culinary talent.
- Complete daily ordering using current restaurant par levels.
- Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to exceed guest expectations.
- Train restaurant culinary and operations team members on the menu and daily specials.
- Conduct daily kitchen walkthroughs and recommend corrections, repairs, cleanliness improvements, and other needed changes.
- Hold daily team meetings to confirm preparation and communicate pertinent information.
- Attend weekly food and beverage meetings, leadership meetings, and monthly safety meetings as the culinary team representative.
- Set an example for the culinary team.
- Analyze and control restaurant costs to achieve a profitable operation.
- Apply thorough food-allergen knowledge and respond to guests with food allergies with a high sense of urgency.
- Work with the culinary team to keep prep sheets updated and ensure they are used properly each day.
- Guide nightly cleaning of kitchen areas and follow up with the evening stewarding crew to ensure the dish area is clean and organized for the next day's service.
- Lead daily food production, preparation, and presentation in a safe, sanitary environment that conforms to standards and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
