Chef de Cuisine

VIA MANAGEMENT LLC; Montgomery (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance (70%

PTO 2 weeks—first year

PTO 3 weeks after first year

3 paid sick days

6 paid holidays

401(k) and matching

Job summary

VIA MANAGEMENT LLC is seeking a professional Chef de Cuisine to lead our back of house team as we expand in the Cincinnati area, applying culinary and managerial skills to maintain guest satisfaction and drive menu development.

Responsibilities include setting up the kitchen, studying recipes, guiding cooks, ensuring timely service, maintaining safety standards, and controlling stock. We offer growth opportunities, a team-focused culture, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous chef or cook experience in high-volume kitchens.
• Experience with a range of kitchen equipment.
• Strong leadership and ability to manage staff.
• Knowledge of sanitation regulations and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment.
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients.
• Cook food in a timely manner and supervise Cooks and back of house staff.
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff and inform servers about daily specials.
• Monitor food stock and place orders; ensure freshness and discard out-of-date items.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Sanitation knowledge

Culinary techniques

Kitchen equipment

Stress management

Education

Culinary school diploma

Tools

Grillers

Pasta makers

Job description

This is as close as it gets without taking a plane. Cristian Pietoso Italian Restaurants celebrate the heart of Italian cuisine, blending time-honored recipes with fresh, high-quality ingredients. From handcrafted pasta to rich sauces and classic desserts, every dish reflects a passion for tradition, flavor, and genuine Italian hospitality. We are looking for a professional Chef de Cuisine to help lead our back of house team as we expand and grow. The successful candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our guests’ satisfaction.ResponsibilitiesSet up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scalesStudy each recipe and gather all necessary ingredientsCook food in a timely mannerDelegate tasks to kitchen staffInform wait staff about daily specialsEnsure appealing plate presentationSupervise Cooks and back of the house employeesSlightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)Monitor food stock and place ordersCheck freshness of food and discard out-of-date itemsExperiment with recipes and suggest new ingredientsEnsure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen areaBenefits:Opportunities for growth within a respected Cincinnati restaurant groupCreative input in menu developmentSupportive, team-driven culture70% company covered medical, dental, and vision insurance2 week PTO in your first year, 3 weeks PTO following your first year3 paid sick days6 paid holidaysClosed Sundays (Open for Sunday Brunch on Easter and Mother's Day)401(k)401(k) matchingSkillsProven work experience as a Chef or CookHands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniquesLeadership skillsAbility to remain calm under pressureExcellent time management abilitiesUp-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipesFamiliarity with sanitation regulationsCulinary school diploma preferred