Chef de Cuisine

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Chef e Cuisine

Reports To : Director of Dining Services

Salary : $60,000 to $65,000

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing arts centers, restaurants, and special event venues. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety and success as our top priority, as well as to provide sophisticated, delicious food and warm service to our guests.

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Job Summary

We are hiring a highly energetic, highly creative professional Chef de Cuisine in The Ponti inside the Denver Art Museum.  The Ponti is a concept from Chef Jennifer Jasinski, winner of the 2013 James Beard Awards for Best Chef Southwest. This leadership position will work with Chef Jasinski and help bring her vision for the restaurant to life on a daily basis.  Open for lunch and brunch mid days, with dinner Friday night only, The Ponti will combine art and dining, presenting a locally sourced and inspired menu with high standards of sustainability. The Ponti’s distinctive offerings will include an emphasis on vegetables, utilizing ancient grains and heirloom legumes complemented by handmade pastas, fish and meat. The seasonal menus offered at The Ponti will align with the high standards of sourcing and sustainability for which Chef Jasinski is known.

Chef de Cuisine Responsibilities :

• Supervises, coordinates and participates in activities of the culinary team and other kitchen personnel
• Recognized as the technical expert, teacher and trainer for this operation and the culinary team
• Oversees food purchasing, establishes food cost controls and offers solutions.
• Ensures quality, consistency and creativity are at the highest level while maximizing the operations personnel and resources
• Innovation and creative culinary talent

Technical Requirements :

Leadership Requirements

Managerial and Business Skills

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Culinaire is a member of Compass Group USA

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Culinaire maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Culinaire are offered many fantastic benefits.