Chef De Cuisine

Sage Hospitality Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group seeks a skilled Chef De Cuisine for its Urban Farmer restaurant in Philadelphia. The role emphasizes local ingredients and a passion for creative cooking. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, staff, and ensuring high-quality food standards within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a related position.
• Advanced knowledge of food principles and management.
• Must have strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and daily food production.
• Control food and labor costs.
• Assist Executive Chef with menu and production changes.

Skills

Management

Culinary Skills

Food and Beverage Management

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

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Every aspect of Urban Farmer Philadelphia is thoughtfully tailored to the people who live, work and visit this Northeast city —from the look and feel of the restaurant to the locally-sourced offerings served. The specific local personality is the driving force behind all creative and culinary details, giving it a style unique to Philadelphia. Urban Farmer’s menu emphasizes sustainable local ingredients, and authentic, straightforward preparations. Our rustic pantry is stocked with house-made, preserved and pickled local produce which offers a homespun counterpoint to the refined ambiance. Our chefs build personal relationships with local farms, ranches and fisheries, bringing a taste of their dedication to the table and reaffirming the direct connection between land and plate. Beverage offerings reflect the variety of Pennsylvania beer selections, cocktails made with local craft spirits and an extensive wine program highlighting regional vineyards. Situated in the heart of Philadelphia, Urban Farmer Philadelphia is the modern farm-to-table concept introduced by Sage Restaurant Concept, Urban Farmer is committed to sustaining the region we live and eat in. Come taste Philadelphia’s Modern steakhouse.

Atop The Logan and amidst the splendid, the bar that Philadelphians crave. Nine floors above Philadelphia, a city chic lounge beckons with its unhindered panoramic vantage point, city-sophisticated crowd, and urbane attitude. Assembly Rooftop Bar looks down on Logan Square, with vast views of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway all the way to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Our sexy rooftop setting high above Philadelphia pours a list of bubbly cocktails, plus a wealth of champagnes and sparkling wines by the glass and by the bottle.

Our associates understand the needs and wants of our guests and can address them without hesitation. They create a personalized experience for each person who visits and support one another in doing so. If you have a passion for pleasing others, a get it done mentality, and are looking for an opportunity to make a difference every day by enriching the lives of others, Urban Farmer Restaurant & Assembly Rooftop Lounge may be for you.

Manage the kitchen staff in the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food restaurant and room service in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable, competitive, quality products. Responsible for managing the daily operations of the kitchen. Monitors food and labor costs. Assists Executive Chef in creating and implementing menu and production changes.

• Manage the daily production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel's restaurant(s) and room service to ensure a quality, consistent product is produced which conforms to all franchise standards.
• Manage human resources in the production and preparation areas of the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees while providing a safe work environment; interview, hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, recommend and conduct performance and salary reviews, provide open communication, recommend discipline and termination, as appropriate.
• Schedule and manage the maintenance/sanitation of the kitchen, equipment and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
• Monitor, analyze and control all labor and food costs; prepare the appropriate reports, charts and schedules to ensure budgets are met/exceeded while quality is maintained/improved.
• Promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
  
  
  

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
  
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying All of these functions are essential primarily because of the heavy production associated with Banquets.
• Items include food, small equipment -75% of the time.
• Bending of the knees does become necessary when using the lower oven for cooking, 5-10 times a day.
• Mobility -full range of mobility and the ability to travel 30-50 feet on a regular basis throughout the day.
• Continuous standing -during preparation, during service hours or during expediting, usually all day.
• Must have moderate hearing to hear equipment timers and communicate with other staff.
• Must have excellent vision to see that product is prepared appropriately.
• Must have moderate comprehension and literacy to read use records and all special requests.
  
  
  

Environment

Inside 100% of 8 hour shift. Going in the freezer temperatures can be -10 degrees. On the front line, temperatures can be over 100 degrees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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