Chef de Cuisine

Job Summary

A Chef de Cuisine leads culinary and kitchen operations to shape a restaurant’s identity, ensuring high-quality food production, efficient workflows, and exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

Culinary & Menu Development

• Plan, design, and update menus, including seasonal and à la carte offerings, to meet customer preferences and business goals. torchora.com+1
• Create standardized recipes, plating guides, and preparation specifications to ensure consistency and quality. torchora.com
• Conduct daily line checks, taste tests, and quality evaluations to maintain food standards. interviewprep.org
• Develop new food concepts and refine existing dishes to innovate the menu. Velvet Jobs

Kitchen Operations

• Lead and supervise all food production and service execution to deliver timely and quality meals. torchora.com
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, rotation, and sanitation of food products to maintain safety and freshness. Velvet Jobs
• Maintain kitchen equipment and enforce compliance with safety standards to prevent hazards. Velvet Jobs
• Resolve daily operational issues related to food quality, supplies, and workflow to sustain smooth kitchen function. Utah State University

Staff Management

• Hire, train, mentor, schedule, and evaluate kitchen staff to build a skilled and motivated team. Utah State University+2
• Lead pre-shift meetings and provide ongoing culinary training to enhance team performance. interviewprep.org
• Foster a cohesive team environment through cross-training and structured staff development. torchora.com

Cost Control & Administration

• Manage food and labor costs, inventory, and vendor relationships to optimize budget and resources. torchora.com+1
• Conduct stocktaking and place orders for ingredients and equipment to maintain adequate supplies. Betterteam
• Assist in budget planning and capital expenditure decisions to support operational growth. Utah State University

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and health code compliance to meet regulatory standards. torchora.com+1
• Maintain kitchen logs and monitor temperature controls to ensure food safety. Velvet Jobs

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Culinary school qualification preferred. Betterteam
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role. Betterteam
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Betterteam
• Expertise in food principles, menu engineering, and kitchen operations. torchora.com+1
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments and maintain high standards. Betterteam