Chef de Cuisine

D.c.-Global-Talent-Inc.; Tiverton (RI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

D.c.-Global-Talent-Inc. is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for a full-service restaurant in Tiverton, Rhode Island.

This senior leadership role holds full accountability for kitchen operations, menu development, team leadership, food quality, and financial performance. The ideal candidate combines hands-on culinary expertise with a strategic mindset, inspires a high-performing kitchen brigade, and thrives in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef in a full-service restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Strong culinary skills with a creative approach to menu development and a passion for food quality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a kitchen brigade.
• Solid financial acumen including food costing, budget management, and inventory control.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Culinary Arts degree preferred; exceptional experience will also be considered.
• Must have valid US work authorization - visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring consistently exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Develop and execute creative menus, seasonal specials, and daily offerings that reflect the restaurant's identity and market.
• Supervise and develop the kitchen team, managing scheduling, training, and performance across all service periods.
• Manage food costing, ordering, inventory, and production planning to meet budgeted targets.
• Maintain full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and kitchen hygiene standards at all times.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and high-performance kitchen culture.
• Maintain flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and some holidays as business requires.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Menu development

Financial acumen

Team management

Communication

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

CHEF DE CUISINE

Full-Service Restaurant • Tiverton, Rhode Island • USD $105,000 per year

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Chef de Cuisine for a full-service restaurant in Tiverton, Rhode Island. This is a senior culinary leadership role with fullaccountability for the kitchen operation, including menu development, team leadership, food quality, and financial performance. The idealcandidate is a creative, hands-on culinary leader with a passion for excellence and a proven ability to build and inspire a high-performing kitchenteam.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring consistently exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards
• Develop and execute creative menus, seasonal specials, and daily offerings that reflect the restaurant's identity and market
• Supervise and develop the kitchen team, managing scheduling, training, and performance across all service periods
• Manage food costing, ordering, inventory, and production planning to meet budgeted targets
• Maintain full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and kitchen hygiene standards at all times
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and high-performance kitchen culture
• Maintain flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and some holidays as business requires

WHAT YOU BRING

• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef in a full-service restaurant or hospitality environment
• Strong culinary skills with a creative approach to menu development and a passion for food quality
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a kitchen brigade
• Solid financial acumen including food costing, budget management, and inventory control
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Culinary Arts degree preferred; exceptional experience will also be considered
• Must have valid US work authorization - visa sponsorship is not available

WHAT'S OFFERED

• USD $105,000 per year
• Relocation assistance available for qualifying US-based candidates