Chef de Cuisine

Goodwin Recruiting; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with multiple plans

Bonus structure, quarterly

PTO after six months

401K with company match

Competitive salary

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a Chef de Cuisine in New Orleans, LA to lead a high-volume, upscale dining operation. You will develop innovative menus and build a talented culinary team, while partnering with the executive group to manage daily operations.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in similar settings, strong leadership, and a track record of financial accountability and inventory control. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years leading high-volume or upscale dining operations.
• Proven inventory control, costing, and scheduling skills.
• Experience managing a restaurant with $7M+ volume.
• Strong polish and professionalism.
• No more than two jobs in past five years.
• Ability to partner with Executive team to run daily operations.
• Commitment to training and developing a team of cooks into future leaders.
• Financial accountability and inventory management.
• Upholding high standards of cleanliness and food presentation.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative menus and lead menu development.
• Develop a talented culinary team and mentorship.
• Partner with Executive team to manage daily restaurant operations.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Financial accountability

Scheduling

Communication

Job description

Chef de Cuisine – New Orleans, LA

Join a leading restaurant group known for its commitment to culinary excellence and employee well-being. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary leader to create innovative menus and develop a talented team.

Chef de Cuisine Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive Salary
• Health insurance with three plans to choose from, including a generous employer contribution
• Bonus structure, paid quarterly
• Two weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) after six months
• 401K with company match after one year

Chef de Cuisine Requirements & Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience managing a high-volume, upscale, or fine dining environment
• Proven administrative skills in inventory control, costing, and scheduling
• Experience managing a restaurant with a volume of $7 million or more
• Strong polish and professionalism
• No more than two jobs in the past five years
• Ability to partner with the Executive team to manage daily restaurant operations
• Commitment to training and developing a team of cooks into future leaders
• Financial accountability and inventory management skills
• Upholding high standards of cleanliness and food presentation

Chef de Cuisine Preferred Background & Skills:

• Experience in a fast-paced culinary environment
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilitiesl>
• Creative mindset with a passion for seasonal ingredients
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills