Chef de Cuisine

The Little Gem Restaurant / Encore! by Little GemOak Park, IL, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Details

Chef de Cuisine

Required Years of Experience

5 years

Description

This position provides the culinary leadership of our restaurant, and events division.

REPORTS TO : HEAD OF CULINARY OPERATIONS

TYPE : FULL TIME

POSITION SUMMARY : The Chef de Cuisine has a genuine passion for good food, distinctive concepts and signature dishes. Building on the success of a much loved neighborhood restaurant, Gem is known for its fan favorite traditional dishes, innovative menu changes, seasonal weekly specials and top-notch ingredients prepared by skilled chefs that consistently maintain high-quality standards.

Come Join the Gem Leadership Team!

Knowledge and Skill Requirements :

Minimum 5 years culinary leadership experience, preferably in a high profile, culinary driven environment.
Superior culinary skills with a proven track record as a chef and leader.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Compensation Details

Compensation : Salary ($85,000.00 - $105,000.00)

Perks : Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts.

Trial Period of 30 to 60 days to ensure cohesive, collaborative communication and job description requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation and service.Manage inventory and control food costs to maintain profitability.

Lead and train kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.

Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all food service areas.

Coordinate menus for catering and special events.

Ensure exceptional dining experiences.

Maintains a cheerful, courteous disposition and a neat, clean and professional image.

Ensures that the prep and execution of menu is seamless must be the restaurant’s lead food safety expert. Ensuring that the facilities are meeting all Health Department requirements.

Communicates directly with the FOH and GM to ensure operational needs are met, staff food knowledge is complete and restaurant facilities are maintained.

Physically capable of standing, lifting, and working in a high-volume kitchen.

Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Required Skills

Strong Organizational Skills / Attention to Detail

Creativity in Menu Planning

Menu Development / Recipe Development

Kitchen Manager Certification

Events Management / Food and Beverage Pairing

Advanced Knife Skills

Knowledge of Food and Safety Procedures / Cleaning / Sanitation

Costing and Inventory Management

Vendor Management

Ordering / Purchasing

Receiving

Portioning

Team Management

Leadership / Training Skills

Scheduling / Time Management

Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

Please send us a cover letter along with an up-to-date resume.

We look forward to meeting you!

Compensation Details

Compensation : Salary ($85,000.00 - $105,000.00)

Perks : Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts.

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