Chef de Cuisine

Chef De Cuisine

Responsible for developing and executing culinary solutions to meet guests' needs and tastes. Offers a wide variety of culinary solutions to meet customer and client needs and expectations. Oversees and manages culinary brigade to meet production, presentation, and service excellence standards. Applies culinary techniques to food preparation and manages the final presentation and service of food. Responsible for oversight of food operations within the location, reporting to the Executive Chef and/or Hospitality Director. Manages the performance, attendance, customer service, appearance, and conduct of the culinary brigade. Focuses on culinary excellence, innovation, and experience relative to the food program in support of operational excellence. Coaches employees by establishing a shared understanding of what needs to be achieved and how it is to be accomplished. Ensures food offerings align with the Harvest Table Culinary Group's Core Pillars and Menu Commitments. Implements and monitors menu and inventory management system including (but not limited to) ensuring cost control and mitigation of loss prevention, completion of weekly inventory audits, maintenance of appropriate inventory levels based on menu needs, etc. Is a leader in ensuring excellent quality and presentation of all food to all guests by offering sustainable, responsibly-sourced, and nutritionally-balanced options. In collaboration with the Culinary/Chef's Council, develops and implements relevant training to increase the knowledge and capability of culinary staff. Assists in the development and management of annual operational budget, which includes the estimation and management of food and labor cost goals. Maintains food cost at reasonable levels without any adverse impact to Harvest Table's quality standards. Monitors and directs culinary brigade to ensure that recipes and portion standards are followed, and that any adjustments made adhere to the Harvest Table Culinary Group's standards and comply with the QA process. Participates in the food management process by learning and understanding the PRIMA system to assist with ordering and invoice processing. Interacts with guests via weekly table touches to obtain feedback on food quality, service, and special events utilizing the VOC (Voice of the Consumer) program. Ensures full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals: managing waste, standard menus, recipes, and ingredients while managing customer-driven menus and labor standards. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Ensures compliance with Harvest Table's food, occupational, and environmental safety polices in all culinary and kitchen operations. Participates in service education through daily pre-shift huddles, menu meetings, and new associate training programs.