Chef de Cuisine

Job Opportunity

Homma Talent is a specialized hospitality recruitment agency whose vision is to bridge the gap in the hospitality industry's labor shortage in the U.S. by creating a better future for Mexican and Canadian talent.

Job Description

The Chef de Cuisine leads daily kitchen operations, focusing on high-end, seasonal, and often locally sourced, rustic-yet-refined cuisine. Key duties involve menu development, supervising staff, ensuring strict food safety compliance, and managing food/labor costs, while often working in versatile settings from fine dining to outdoor, high-volume event catering. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Culinary Leadership: Lead all kitchen operations, supervising, training, and mentoring cooks and support staff. Menu Development & Execution: Create, cost, and execute daily or seasonal menus, ensuring consistent quality, flavor, and presentation. Operational Management: Maintain high standards of sanitation and safety, adhering to all health codes. Financial Accountability: Manage food inventory, ordering, and control labor/food costs efficiently. Versatility: Adapt to varied, high-pressure environments, potentially including fine-dining restaurants, outdoor, and catered, pop-up dining events. Requirements Experience: Proven experience in high-volume, luxury, or fine-dining establishments. Technical Proficiency: Advanced cooking techniques and strong menu development skills. Leadership: Strong team-oriented management and organizational abilities. Compliance: Deep knowledge of food safety, sanitation laws, and inventory management. Due to visa restrictions, at the moment we are only accepting candidates from Mexico and Canada. The limitation to Mexican and Canadian nationals is a legal requirement tied to the specifics of the TN visa, not a preference of the employer. Benefits Housing Provided $82,000 USD Annual Salary TN Visa Relocation Bonus PTO 401(K) with Company Match