Chef de Cuisine - Upscale Italian Restaurant
5 days ago
New York
Chef de Cuisine – Upscale Italian Restaurant $100,000 - $110,000 + Bonus Join this renowned restaurant group as the Chef de Cuisine, responsible for overseeing all restaurant operations, complete with excellent benefits, salary, and career growth opportunity. COMPANY: • Known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence, • Combines innovative concepts, elevated design, and outstanding service across 3 distinct concepts BENEFITS & FEATURES: • Medical insurance paid 100%, • Dental and Vision insurance, • FSA and HSA, • 401k (after 1 year, with 5% matching), • 2 weeks of vacation, 3 weeks after 2+ years, • 7 company holidays, • Dining discounts YOUR ROLE WITH THE COMPANY: The Chef de Cuisine oversees all back-of-house operations of the restaurant. Your responsibilities will include: • Lead the culinary team with passion and professionalism, inspiring excellence and upholding the highest standards of food and hospitality, • Oversee all back-of-house operations, including inventory management, ordering, COGS control, and adherence to standard operating procedures, • Ensure consistency and refinement in every dish, maintaining exceptional quality, flavor, and presentation across all menu items, • Collaborate with leadership on menu development, seasonal changes, and special offerings that reflect creativity and ingredient integrity, • Foster a culture of learning and teamwork through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on training, • Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards, ensuring a clean, efficient, and organized kitchen environment, • Partner with the management team to achieve operational goals, control costs, and uphold the restaurant’s reputation for excellence BACKGROUND PROFILE: • 3+ years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine with a $6M+ upscale or fine dining restaurant, • Proven experience in authentic Italian cuisine, with a strong background in fresh pasta production and execution is required, • Genuine passion for Italian culinary traditions and contemporary interpretations of regional dishes, • Comprehensive knowledge of sanitation practices, food safety, and health department regulations, • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute ingredient-driven menus with creativity and balance, • Skilled in managing inventory, food costs, and labor to achieve operational efficiency and profitability, • Collaborative and positive leadership style, fostering teamwork and a culture aligned with hospitality and excellence EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER