Chef de Cuisine

Groundworks New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks New Mexico is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead culinary operations in Albuquerque. This role combines culinary leadership with responsibilities in cost management and staff supervision across wholesale, catering, and café production.

The ideal candidate will have fine dining experience and a strong understanding of culinary techniques and food safety. This position demands effective collaboration and management skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years as sous chef or 3-5 years as line cook in fine dining.
• Experience supervising staff and interns.
• Proficiency in hot and cold culinary techniques.
• Understanding of food safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations for wholesale, catering, and café production.
• Manage costs, staff, and vendor relations.
• Collaborate across functions within the organization.

Skills

Culinary management experience

Staff supervision

Proficiency in culinary techniques

Food safety protocols

Job description

The Chef de Cuisine leads daily culinary operations for our wholesale, catering, and café production. This role combines culinary leadership with systems development, cost management, staff supervision, vendor relations, and cross-functional collaboration.

Other Information / Requirements

• 1–2 years of sous chef (culinary management) experience or 3–5 years line cook experience in fine dining restaurants.
• Experience supervising staff and interns.
• Proficiency in hot and cold culinary techniques and standard restaurant equipment usage.
• Proficiency in food safety protocols and organization.