Position: Chef De Cuisine
FLSA Designation: Exempt
Reports To: Executive Chef
Date Revised: 2024
Position Description:
The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for all aspects of BOH Operations. The Chef de Cuisine must maximize the profits of the Restaurant, effectively manage scheduling and labor costs, train and educate staff, establish and maintain supplier relationships, lead menu development under the direction of the Culinary Director, maintain consistency of food quality and standards and oversee maintenance of kitchen facilities and equipment.
Essential Functions and Basic Duties:
Experience that would bring significant knowledge and skill level that provides a through working understanding of butchering, stock making, and a wide knowledge of ingredients
Participate in weekly meetings with the Culinary Director to review operations, goals and planning
Participate in monthly financial performance review with Group leadership
Manage kitchen operations, inventory, staff scheduling using our HR platform Harri / Team Live
Has a through understanding of the significance of budgetary control
Meet all food and labor cost targets
Manage the line and assure food quality, presentation and consistency standards are maintained during service
Expedite service and train chefs and expo staff to effectively manage busy service shifts
Communicate effectively to kitchen staff, FOH staff and Group leadership
Provide leadership to kitchen and restaurant staff
Exhibits punctuality, focus, dedication and reliability and flexibility in accommodating the needs of the Restaurant
Exhibit a proactive approach to problem-solving and management
Create and maintain prep lists; place orders and work with vendors
Maintain DOH food safety standards so as to keep the kitchen in A-grade condition at all times
Maintain BOH facilities; communicate and address issues proactively to maximize the efficiency of kitchen equipment
Train line and prep cooks and orient new hires
Demonstrate willingness to make the role and responsibilities of this position a priority
Other:
Regular attendance to be upheld with company standards and is essential to be successful in this position. Employees who do not follow regular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action which may include termination of employment.
May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required for business needs
Upon successful employment, employees are required to comply with company rules and regulations. Any employee who violates the rules and regulations can be subject to disciplinary action which may turn into termination.
Specific job knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.Ability to walk, stand and continuously perform essential functions for an extended period of time.
The ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking.
Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace
Ensure that the kitchen operation procedures and hygiene meet food safety standards and regulations.
Ability to perform duties within extreme temperature ranges
Physical activities and requirements of this position:
Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks.Ability to lift at least 50 lb on a regular basis
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
Excellent knife skills
Ability to walk, stand and continuously perform essential functions for an extended period of time.
Qualifications & Standards:
Experience required: at least 3-5 years of experience
Hold a Department of Health (DOH) Food Handler Card, or be committed to secure one within the first 30 days of employment
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