Chef

Ontario Trillium Foundation; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Flexible schedules

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Candela Cucina in South Coast, MA is seeking an experienced Chef with 5+ years in the restaurant industry and 2+ years in management. You will lead a cohesive team, uphold top sanitation standards, and ensure exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced Italian dining setting.

You will oversee kitchen operations, partner with the Sous Chef for Sunday Brunches, manage tickets and prep, and drive profitability while maintaining high quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in the restaurant industry and 2 years in management.
• Passion for great food and hospitality.
• Ability to oversee restaurant operations, ensuring quality, compliance, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Understand our Guest-Obsessed culture and create a positive guest experience.
• Run the expo window and oversee kitchen staff in daily roles.
• Collaborate with the Sous Chef for Sunday brunches and read tickets to prep items.
• Prepare raw ingredients following strict recipes and ensure proper cook temperatures.
• Use proper portioning techniques and maintain sanitation at all times.
• Inventory and ordering, kitchen scheduling and coordinating with team.

Skills

Restaurant management

Food prep

Team leadership

Food safety

Italian cuisine

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Job Title: Chef

Location: Candela Cucina, South Coast, MA

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced chef with a minimum of 5 years in the restaurant industry and 2 years in management to join our successful and growing team. The Chef plays a critical role in delivering an unforgettable guest experience preparing the best Italian food on the Southcoast! You are responsible for top notch cleanliness and sanitation standards at all times. You will be managing a cohesive team that supports each other’s success in a fast-paced environment.

What you will do

• Understand our Guest-Obsessed culture and do whatever it takes to create a positive and memorable guest experience.
• Run the expo window.
• Oversee kitchen staff in their daily roles and responsibilites.
• Collaborate with the Sous Chef for Sunday Brunches.
• Prepare raw ingredients and follow strict recipes.
• Ensure correct cook temperatures on all proteins.
• Use proper portioning techniques.
• Inventory/Ordering.
• Kitchen Schedule.
• Read tickets to determine what/when items need to be prepared.
• Clean station floors, counters, tools, cutting boards, and preparation surfaces to ensure station is clean and sanitized at all times.

Perks of the Job

• Great pay
• Flexible schedules
• Growth opportunities

Ideal Candidate

Applicants should possess a passion for great food and hospitality. You will be part of a cohesive team that supports each other's success in a fast-paced dining environment. As the Chef, you will oversee restaurant operations, ensuring high standards of quality, compliance, and profitability.