Chef de Cuisine

BENCHMARK; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality in the United States is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team in a high-volume setting. This hands-on leader will develop creative, seasonal menus, mentor kitchen staff, and ensure safe, efficient operations in a fast-paced hotel restaurant.

The ideal candidate has a culinary degree or professional training, extensive experience in busy kitchens, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to food safety and guest service.

Qualifications

• Passionate about developing a culinary team and mentoring staff.
• Experience as a cook in a high-volume kitchen with leadership.
• Full knowledge of state health codes and Eco-Sure reporting.
• Active Food Handler certification is a plus; training provided.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle high-volume service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the face of the restaurant in the hotel and community.
• Create, cost, and implement seasonal menus.
• Attract, retain, and mentor culinary talent.
• Complete daily ordering using current par levels.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to exceed guest expectations.
• Train kitchen team on menus and daily specials.
• Conduct daily kitchen walk-throughs and improve cleanliness.
• Attend weekly F&B and leadership meetings.
• Set example for culinary team.
• Manage costs and analyze profitability.
• Knowledge of food allergens and handle allergies with urgency.
• Ensure prep sheets are updated and used.
• Oversee nightly cleaning and organize dish area.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume kitchen

Food safety knowledge

Staff mentorship

Time management

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or professional culinary training

Job description

About the Company

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About the Position

We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team as a Chef de Cuisine. This individual must have experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen and have a passion for the culinary arts. This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands-on leader in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, respond in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoy being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally. The Chef de Cuisine will lead the planning and execution of the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the restaurant in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable competitive quality products. If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills, the skills of your team and grow a career, then we want you!

Responsibilities

• You will serve as the "Face" of the restaurant in the hotel and community
• You will create, cost, and implement (seasonal) menus and special menus
• You will attract, retain, and mentor the best culinary talent
• You will complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for the restaurant
• You will collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to exceed guest expectations
• You will train the restaurant culinary and operations team on the menu and daily specials
• You will conduct daily walk-throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns and improvements if needed
• You will conduct daily meetings with the team to ensure their preparation, communicate all pertinent information
• You will attend weekly F&B meetings, leadership meetings, and monthly safety meeting representing the culinary team
• You will be the example that the culinary team follows
• You will manage costs related to the restaurant, analyze, and control costs to achieve a profitable operation
• You will have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handle any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgency
• You will work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used daily
• You will guide the nightly cleaning of all kitchen areas, follow up with PM stewarding crew to ensure dish area is clean and organized for the following day’s service

Requirements

• Someone passionate about developing a culinary team
• Someone with a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
• Someone with experience as a cook in a high volume professional kitchen, with a leadership capacity
• Someone with full knowledge of the state's health codes as well as the Eco-Sure food safety and health report
• Someone with an active Food handler’s certification is a plus, the property will provide training as needed
• Someone with strong organizational skills
• Someone who is able to work independently
• Have a desire to exceed expectations
• An energetic personality
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize and perform effectively during high-volume service
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide guidance and support to other culinary team members
• Culinary degree or professional culinary training required with equivalent experience

Compensation

$75,000 - $85,000

Equal Opportunity

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.