Chef de Cuisine

Job Description

Job Description

CHEF DE CUISINE | Palm Springs, CA

Job Summary

Boozehounds is seeking an experienced, motivated, and passionate Chef de Cuisine to join our culinary leadership team. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, this position plays a key role in the daily operation, development, and overall integrity of our kitchen.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong culinary professional who is ready to take the next step in their career, develop as a leader, and grow within a high-volume, team-driven restaurant environment.

Responsibilities

The Chef de Cuisine will work closely with the Executive Chef to lead the back-of-house team and maintain the culinary and operational standards of Boozehounds. Responsibilities include:

• Leading, training, mentoring, and developing kitchen team members
• Creating and managing BOH schedules while maintaining appropriate staffing levels
• Interviewing and assisting with hiring and onboarding new culinary team members
• Maintaining consistency in food quality, presentation, recipes, portioning, and execution
• Setting and enforcing kitchen standards, policies, cleanliness, organization, and sanitation
• Providing strong leadership and maintaining accountability throughout the kitchen
• Developing cooks and emerging leaders through hands-on coaching and mentorship
• Supporting a positive, professional, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen culture
• Overseeing proper care, cleaning, and preventative maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Identifying equipment issues and communicating repair or replacement needs
• Maintaining the overall organization, cleanliness, readiness, and integrity of the kitchen
• Working alongside the Executive Chef to continuously improve kitchen operations, efficiency, and team performance
• Leading by example and maintaining composure, professionalism, and attention to detail during service

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate has previous culinary leadership experience and understands that being a Chef de Cuisine is about more than cooking. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their kitchen, develops their team, communicates effectively, and holds themselves and others accountable to high standards.

Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills, a solid understanding of kitchen operations and food safety, the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment, and a genuine desire to teach and mentor others.

Opportunity for Growth

This position is ideal for someone who wants to continue developing their culinary and leadership career. You will work directly with the Executive Chef, gain experience managing all aspects of kitchen operations, and have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the culture and success of Boozehounds.

We are looking for someone who wants to lead, learn, develop others, and grow with us.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with R365, Toast, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Google Suite, or related software.
• Ability to frequently lift, move and/or push up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to sit, walk, climb up and down stairs repeatedly for extended periods of time.
• Constant standing and bending.

Education and Experience

• At least two years Sous Chef experience required.
• Must hold or obtain a valid ServSafe Manager certification within 30 days of hire.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. The employee may frequently be required to stoop, kneel, and crouch for duration of shift (eight hours or longer). The employee will need to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move and/or push up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be detail oriented, possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to multitask. Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and nights.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Life
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Generous incentive program paid quarterly

Uniform Requirements

As a team member, we believe it is important to leave a favorable impression on all of our clients and co-workers. You represent our Company, and it is essential to our business that you portray a professional image to our clients/customers and visitors. No work out/gym clothes are permitted including leggings or athletic shorts. All clothing items must be in good condition – faded, torn, frayed, or showing any signs of distress are not acceptable. Please refer to the employee handbook for additional details.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as e-mail communication, instant message communications, legal documents, license agreements, contracts, invoices, news articles, technical manuals, budgets, ledgers, purchase orders, financial, marketing, Inventory, shipping, and various reports. Ability to effectively present information, provide instructions and thoroughly answer questions in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization in English.

Reasoning Ability and Computer Skills

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to efficiently use inventory, ordering & computer systems or applications, R365, Toast and Microsoft Office programs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in a typical restaurant and bar environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

Boozehounds LLC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Boozehounds LLC makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Boozehounds LLC reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.