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Chef de Cuisine

Chef de Cuisine

Le Bilboquet - New YorkNew York, NY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Upscale French Restaurant Group  is  seeking  a professional and experienced Chef de Cuisine (CDC) .    As the cornerstone of the restaurant’s kitchen operations,  t he CDC supports the Executive Chef by managing the daily operations for the location while upholding the exceptional standards set in place by the restaurant group .    The CDC also  assists  the Executive Chef by coordinating the purchase of food items and  maintaining  food and labor costs within established budgets at the location .    A natural leader, the CDC hires, trains, and  mentors  kitchen staff .   The CDC also works closely with  front of house  management to train staff on menu items and  maintain  sales goals .   Must have  3 + years in a comparable position, and training at a Michelin Star restaurant or with a Michelin Star-awarded chef.

Location :    20 East 60th Street New York, NY 10022

Primary Responsibilities :

  • Oversees   all kitchen operations .
  • Works with HR to recruit, hire, and train all necessary positions .
  • Makes the staff schedule and approves time off for hourly employees .
  • O versees   the line and pass during service .
  • Supports and helps the prep teams.
  • Develops new menu items, daily specials, and seasonal specials   while adhering   to the quality control and standards set by the   Restaurant   Group.
  • Ensures   compliance with Department of Health standards.
  • Maintains cleaning and maintenance schedule for the kitchen, and schedules maintenance and repairs when necessary .
  • Works with Sous Chef(s) to execute ordering   and inventory .
  • Maintain s   labor and food costs while   optimizing   output to meet company standards .

Skills and  Qualifications :

  • 3 + years of   chef de cuisine   or executive chef experience in a similar concept .
  • 1+ years of multi-unit leadership experience (preferred) .
  • Experience working in a Michelin-starred restaurant or working for a Michelin-starred chef.
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required .
  • Strong knowledge of restaurant industry operations, safety, and sanitation standards .
  • Strong communication   and leadership   skills with   ability   to motivate employees and obtain positive results .
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, results-oriented, and   guest– focused .
  • The ability to work with a high degree of independence .
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills .
  • Ability to work flexible hours and travel between assigned restaurants .
  • Hold a current Food Handler’s license or must   obtain   within a month of hire .
  • Microsoft Office Suite   proficiency   (Word ,   Excel , Outlook ) .
  • Compensation and Benefits :

  • Competitive salary .
  • Dining discounts .
  • Health insurance .
  • Paid   time off .
  • WEEKEND AVAILABILITY NEEDED
  • EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Le Bilboquet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with respect to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,   compensation   and training.

    Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state and local laws, it is the policy of Le Bilboquet to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy   regarding   requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you believe   a reasonable   accommodation is needed, please contact Le Bilboquet’s Human Resources Manager at   <

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