SPEAKEASY CHEF DE PARTIE (FULL TIME)
About The Position
We have an opening for a full time SPEAKEASY CHEF DE PARTIE position. This role involves directing, coordinating, and evaluating kitchen operations and associates. The position requires preparing and presenting a limited, high-end menu of light bites, small plates, or pairings with exceptional attention to detail. The Chef de Partie will also act as a culinary host, engaging with executive guests, explaining menu offerings, and accommodating dietary preferences. Operating with discretion regarding guest identities and business matters is crucial. The role includes autonomous kitchen management, overseeing the entire evening operation, including setup, inventory control, and sanitation.
Requirements
- Previous executive dining experience is required.
- 2+ years of culinary experience, ideally in fine dining, private chef roles, or high-end hospitality.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a polished, professional demeanor suited for corporate executives.
- Proven ability to maintain absolute confidentiality in a private club or VIP environment.
- Valid local food handler or food manager certification required.
- Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to: The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.
- The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.
- The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and present a limited, high-end menu of light bites, small plates, or pairings with exceptional attention to detail.
- Act as a culinary host, engaging warmly with executive guests, explaining menu offerings, and accommodating specific dietary preferences.
- Maintain utmost discretion regarding guest identities, conversations, and business matters.
- Oversee the entire evening operation of the speakeasy kitchen, including opening setup, inventory control, and closing sanitation.
- Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of cooks and other associates engaged in preparing, cooking and serving food.
- Ensures all food handling, sanitation and customer service standards are met.
- Supervises hourly kitchen associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action.
- Efficiently prepares high-quality food items according to standardized recipes to meet production, delivery and service schedules.
- Ensures proper presentation, food quality, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
- Tracks food use, waste and consumption to requisition or purchase product.
- Receives and inspects product and supplies for quality and quantity to ensure appropriate inventory.
- Maintains sanitation of equipment, supplies and utensils.
- Cleans workstation thoroughly before leaving area.
- Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service to ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, production and merchandising requirements.
- Helps select and develop recipes and menus.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Employee Referral Bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
