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Chef de Cuisine

Full-time

Cariño Chicago

Looking for a energetic, passionate, motivated, professional Chef De Cuisine with leadership qualities. Must have tasting menu experience in a Michelin setting and some experience working in smaller teams. This position is demanding yet rewarding. 

Job Details 

Requirements and Responsibilities

  • Manage kitchen staff, including providing necessary direction and training
  • Assist with the preparation and design of food menu.
  • Make sure that all plates that leave the kitchen meet taste and design standards
  • Ensure that the kitchen operates effectively and professionally, in accordance with our high quality standards
  • Schedule employees to ensure that the kitchen is adequately staffed at all necessary times
  • Take control to quickly resolve any issues or problems that arise in the kitchen
  • Maintain kitchen inventory and order supplies
  • Knowledge of food preparation and existing health and safety standards
  • Ability to effectively manage, direct, and lead a large team
  • Strong communication abilities, with employees, vendors, and customers
  • Problem solving capabilities and willingness to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment
  • Collaborative attitude with an emphasis on excellent customer service
  • Time management strengths with the ability to multi-task
  • Minimum of high school diploma. Candidates with culinary degrees will be given preference
  • 2+ years of experience as a CDC
  • Solid understanding of cooking methods, ingredients, kitchen equipment, and related processes
  • Proven track record of effectively leading and managing others
  • Familiarity with best practices in the industry
  • Must Be able to set & work all stations. 
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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