Description
We are searching for a Chef de Cuisine with a deep passion for the hospitality and restaurant industry! We highly value a good attitude, work-ethic, communication, sense of urgency, team-player mentality and a love for our craft.
This is a full-time on-site role as a Chef de Cuisine at a James Beard recognized restaurant located in Raleigh, NC. As a Chef de Cuisine, you will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, managing kitchen staff, and ensuring the quality and consistency of the food served. You will collaborate with the culinary team to develop innovative menus, execute food preparation and plating, and maintain a safe and sanitary kitchen environment. The Chef de Cuisine will also contribute to menu planning, inventory management, and cost control initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or similar role
- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and practices
- Ability to create and execute innovative menus
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Ability to manage and train kitchen staff
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Culinary degree or equivalent experience
- Attention to detail and high standards for quality
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Expectations:
- A foundational background of food knowledge and production.
- Knife Skills (& sharp knives!)
- A deep and genuine appreciation and respect for the craft and hospitality.
- A strong desire and commitment to learn and grow.
- Strive to exceed guest expectations and perform with excellence every day.
- Passionate for the community, culture, and sustainability through locality.
- Clear communication and feedback with a willingness to adapt.
- Hold the utmost highest standard for food handling, sanitation, organization, and respect for the space and team.
- Full-Time availability
What to expect from the team:
- Chef/Owner operated restaurant with a hands-on approach.
- Utilization and support of local farms and purveyors, sourcing the best local produce and the bounty of our coastal waterways.
- Strong team mentality with a positive, inclusive, and supportive group of cooks who want to see your grow and succeed.
- Hands on learning.
- Diverse tasks and crafts such as whole fish fabrication, sausage-production, making pasta (by hand and extrusion), and creating a menu from a mostly scratch pantry.
- Opportunities for upward mobility and growth.