CHEF DE CUISINE

Culinaire is hiring a CHEF DE CUISINE to work with an amazing team at the Lounge at teh Greer Cabaret located in the heart of downtown. This leadership position will work with the Executive Chef to continue to bring outstanding quality and creativity to the restaurant.

The gorgeously renovated Lounge offers elevated dining experiences. The Lounge is open Sunday from 12p - 5p, Tuesday through Friday 5p - 9p, and Saturday 12p-9p.

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

· Creative and innovative culinary skill while meeting financial goals

· A teacher of the importance of consistency in preparation and presentation

· Thorough knowledge of safe food handling and preparation techniques

· Instill safety and sanitation habits in all associates

· Current and cutting edge on new products, presentations, and technical execution

· Strong inventory and cost control with an understanding of finding solutions

· 8 years of culinary experience with no less than 4 years managerial role at a high-quality operation

Leadership Requirements

· Proven leadership to associates to achieve goals while maintaining a high expectation to standards in regard to quality and presentation

· Communicates goals and expectations and inspires associates to achieve goals and advance their careers

· Build morale and spirit

· Demonstrate ability to lead by example

· Participative management style, lead by example

· Instill a guest service attitude in all employees

Managerial and Business Skills

· Clear and concise written and verbal skills. Heavy client interaction required

· Excellent organizational and time management skills

· Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and E-mail

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts to include art museums, cultural landmarks, hotels, performing theaters, restaurant, special event venues, theaters and privately owned zoos. 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 top priority, and to our client to provide top quality food product and service to our customers and guests.

CULINAIRE offers our associates an entrepreneurial atmosphere with continued growth and leadership opportunities, along with a competitive base salary. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401K with company match and paid time off.

CULINAIRE is a drug free environment, EOE and E-Verify Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience level:

• 3 years

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Casual dining restaurant

Work Location: In person