Job Title

The Culinary Leader is accountable for ensuring the highest quality culinary experience in our restaurant and special events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the activities of kitchen staff with a focus on quality and cost control.
• Assist with weekly scheduling for cooks to align with business needs, avoiding over-staffing and overtime.
• Manage employee breaks in accordance with company policies.
• Develop and review prep lists for all stations.
• Prepare daily food orders and approve daily specials before service.
• Provide staff and the Executive Chef with recipe cards for all food produced.
• Communicate relevant daily food requisitions to the purchasing department and cost control team.
• Review Kronos reports and ensure accurate labor records.
• Train all kitchen employees in their individual duties, required knowledge, and skills.
• Counsel, discipline, and evaluate kitchen employees as needed.
• Inspect mise en place for each station before service to ensure completeness.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Monitor waste and spoilage through attention to detail.
• Contribute to periodic menu reviews and revisions.
• Prepare and cook food to high standards.
• Report any faulty equipment or unsafe conditions directly to the Engineering Department.
• Effective communication with staff from both the front and back of the house is essential.
• Compliance with all safety and health policies and procedures is mandatory.
• Additional duties may be assigned by the Executive Chef.

Requirements:

• A graduate of an accredited culinary program or equivalent experience under a respected chef is preferred.
• Current Sanitation certification is required.
• Excellent cooking, supervisory, and sanitation skills are essential.
• Knowledge of all stations is necessary.
• A broad understanding of varied cuisines and ability to incorporate regional ingredients into menus is required.
• Ability to present cooking demonstrations is beneficial.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite is desired.

Salary : $90,000 - $115,000