Chef De Cuisine

Cape Resorts Group; Cape May (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationally recognized hotel & restaurant is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to join our culinary team for immediate hire. You will work hands-on in the kitchen with input on specials and menu development under the Executive Chef, with admin time kept to about 20% of the role.

You will guide from par-based purchasing, cost controls, staffing, and quality assurance while maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous fine dining experience required.
• Culinary degree required.
• Experience with menu development and specials input.

Responsibilities

• Order all products based on par systems and inventory management.
• Maintain budgeted food cost and labor cost.
• Work with GM, Restaurant Manager & pastry chef.
• Recruiting, hiring, scheduling, reviewing and terminating staff.
• Manage staff schedules and minimize labor costs.
• Work a station for hourly employees when necessary.
• Quality control of all food, production, sanitation, line checks.
• Menu development with Executive Chef.
• Record recipes in Excel format.
• Ensure health and safety standards.
• Daily BOH system & procedure maintenance.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Managerial experience

Time management

Leadership

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Craftsmanship

Staff hiring

Coaching staff

Staff scheduling

Ticket management

Spanish speaking (plus)

Education

Culinary Degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Overview: Nationally recognized hotel & restaurant is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for immediate hire to work with our culinary team! If you have experience in fine dining, we are interested in connecting with you for an interview. We offer competitive rates and benefits if applicable. Come work with an awesome team under NJ Chef of the Year 2025- Executive Chef Jason Hanin.Summary/Objective: The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for assisting with all culinary activities for the restaurant, under the direction of the Executive Chef. They will assist in ensuring the flow of service is efficient and smooth. The Chef de Cuisine will have the opportunity to provide input on specials, menu development as directed and approved by the Executive Chef. This is a hands-on kitchen job (office / admin time 20%)These duties may be described as, but not limited to:Ordering all products based on par systems and inventory management.Maintaining Budgeted Food Cost & labor costWorking in tandem with GM, Restaurant Manager, & pastry chefAssisting including recruiting, hiring, scheduling, reviewing and terminating. Managing staff schedules and ensure cuts are being made whenever possible.Working a station for hourly employees when necessary for coverage and to minimize labor costs.communication with managementquality control of all food, production, execution, sanitation, line checksMenu development with executive chef on new dishesRecording the recipes on excel formatted computer programEnsuring all health and safety standardsDaily maintenance of BOH systems and procedures. AM walkthrough, PM walkthroughs, line checks, equipment checks, prep lists, order guides, etc.Monthly inventories .Attending all mandatory meetings.Knowledge and understanding of the P&L monthly statementR&D process with Executive Chef to further dishes on the menu.Working holidays and weekendsAbility to lift 50lbs if necessary.Safely and effectively use all necessary tools and equipment.Stand and walk for the entirety shift,If you feel you meet the requirement, Please reply with a copy of your resume and cover letter detailing why you think you would be a great addition to our team!Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Previous Fine Dining Experience****Managerial experience**Spanish speaking a plus**Practices high standards of cleanlinessDedicated to your craftTime ManagementWilling to learn & teachStrong leadership skillsHighly organizedEfficient at multi-taskingMinimum Qualifications:Culinary DegreeCulinary KnowledgeStaff HiringCoaching StaffStaff SchedulingTicket ManagementThis job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.