A chef de cuisine serves as a culinary supervisor and is in charge of several kitchens, each specializing in a specific type of food.
For example, a head chef of a 3,000- to 8,000-person hotel may oversee several kitchens that serve different foods.
A chef de cuisine typically has supervisory and teaching responsibilities.
He or she may be responsible for hiring and training staff, and for overseeing the food preparation and service.
Additionally, a chef de cuisine may train kitchen staff, plan menus, establish kitchen policies, and oversee food preparation.
Chef de Cuisine Job Description
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We're looking for an experienced Chef de Cuisine to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and a strong desire to create innovative, delicious dishes. They will also have a strong commitment to teamwork and a positive attitude. If you are a motivated, creative individual with a passion for food, we want to hear from you!
Chef de Cuisine Duties:
- Develop, cultivate, and maintain positive collaborative relationships with the culinary team, maintaining high standards of quality, creativity, and consistency
- Conduct menu planning sessions, meetings and tastings
- Oversee and inspect food preparation and service
- Ensure that all employees follow facility standards and sanitation practices
- Assist in training employees
- Work closely with Executive Chef to understand organizational-wide goals
Chef de Cuisine Responsibilities:
- Integrate culinary elements into restaurant menus and manage daily kitchen operations
- Educate and train kitchen staff on food handling, sanitation, and equipment operation; develop and document recipes, menu descriptions, and portion control standards
- Oversee menu development and revision, ordering, and inventory control
- Manage inventory, food purchasing, shipping, and storage
- Prepare kitchen for opening, including menu and recipe testing, equipment setup, and hiring
- Implement standard operating procedures
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Requirements And Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related field
- 2+ years’ proven experience in a culinary leadership role
- Excellent leadership and motivational skills
- Excellent people management and training abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong knowledge of all kitchen operations
- Willingness to travel
Company Name is an employer that is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. We aim to build a team that is inclusive of people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, and ages. We also encourage veterans and individuals with different backgrounds to apply.
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