Chef de Cuisine

Indaco West Palm; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

PTO after 90 days

Health insurance

401K with match

Housing loan program

Employee discounts

4 weeks PTO for family leave

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group in Florida is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen operations for a high-volume, upscale concept. You will drive culinary excellence, engage with the local community, and procure top-quality ingredients to craft unforgettable dishes that surprise guests with every bite.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with the Executive Chef, and ensure P&L goals are met while upholding our Internal Hospitality standards and brand values across the kitchen and dining

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ of successful restaurant management experience.
• Thrive in high-volume, scratch kitchen, upscale environments.
• Passionate about Internal Hospitality and core values.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and maintain service standards.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone for guest experience by leading a collaborative team.
• Oversee and ensure food and service quality.
• Maintain consistent standards across procedures.
• Help meet financial objectives through budgeting and cost control.
• Lead recruitment, finance, and operations alignment with the GM.
• Forecast trends and manage labor costs.
• Partner with General Manager to foster a positive work culture.
• Lead by example in health, safety and cleanliness.

Job description

Chef de Cuisine

Hospitality Starts Here:

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us:

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer,IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

The Role:

A successfulCHEF DE CUISINE(CDC)will have 4+ years' experience managing the line for high-volume restaurants in an upscale and food focused environment. You will also have experience working with Asian flavors on a open flame grill. You will be passionate about food and engaging the local community. Procure the highest quality product to create unforgettable dishes that surprise and delight our guests at every bite.

As the Chef de Cuisine you’ll encourage staff development and promote a positive experience for staff and guests to achieve P&L goals. With the Executive Chef, you'll look after all aspects of the kitchen including problem resolution and effective communication to get the job done. As an ambassador for Indigo Road, you’ll authentically embrace Internal Hospitality and strive to create memorable experiences for people through food.

What we will ask of you:

• Set the tone for guest experience by influencing and leading a positive, collaborative, and fun team environment where everyone is treated with respect and kindness
• Oversee, maintain and manage food and service quality
• Assess, implement and manage service standards by ensuring consistency across operational procedures
• Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions
• Create and carry out strategic business objectives that mitigate risk and maximize profit across; recruitment, finance, legal and restaurant operations (FOH/BOH)
• Forecast financial trends to control labor, food and beverage cost
• Partner with General Manager to ensure a positive and collaborative environment
• Lead by example and set the tone for health, safety and cleanliness throughout the property

Requirements for Success:

• 4+ years’ of successful restaurant management experience
• Thrive in high-volume, scratch kitchen, and upscale food focused environments
• Passionate about Internal Hospitality and embrace our core values
• Strong problem resolution skills
• Have exceptional organizational skills and a keen eye for detail
• Effective communication skills and the ability to navigate important conversation

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: Competitive base pay and PTO benefits after 90 days.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Financial Planning: Access to a 401K plan with a 50% match on your first 6% investment, along with Roth options.
• Home Loan Program: We offer a zero-interest housing loan program to help you achieve your dream of home ownership.
• Employee Discounts:Enjoy discounts at our 15 restaurant concepts and growing boutique hotels division.
• Family Time: Benefit from 4 weeks of PTO for maternity/paternity leave.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.