Chef de Cuisine, Banquets

Kohler Co.; Kohler (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Performance bonus

Total rewards package

Job summary

Kohler Co. is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead a luxury, single-unit kitchen in Kohler, WI. You will drive product quality, service standards, and profitability, while directing daily culinary execution and training a professional team.

You will leverage technology for cost control, mentor staff, and ensure health and safety compliance as part of a high-performance culture and resort-level standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of culinary institute or equivalent apprenticeship.
• ServSafe Food Manager Certification or must obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and F&B management software.
• Stand for long hours; lift up to 50 lbs in a hot kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Standardize recipes, plating guides, and menu costing for profitability.
• Lead daily culinary execution and use technology for cost control.
• Train and develop a professional culinary team; foster high performance culture.
• Maintain health, safety, and sanitation compliance daily.
• Participate in menu engineering and brand engagement activities as needed.

Skills

7+ years high-volume kitchen

Experience managing salaried Chefs

Microsoft Office Proficiency

EATEC knowledge

Education

Culinary education: associate degree or ACF-equivalent apprenticeship

Tools

EATEC system

F&B management software

Job description

Opportunity

The Chef de Cuisine position is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of a single-unit culinary operation. This role ensures that product quality, service standards, and profit goals meet or exceed Kohler Co.’s luxury benchmarks. Key responsibilities include managing daily culinary execution, leveraging technology for cost control, and fostering a high-performance culture through the training and development of a professional culinary team.

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI

Specific Responsibilities

Quality Control & Innovation

• Standardization: Develop and maintain standardized recipes, plating guides, and menu costing to ensure consistency and profitability.
• Freshness & Sourcing: Inspect all products daily to uphold resort standards; collaborate with purchasing to source the highest quality local and national ingredients.
• Sustainability: Drive "Zero-Waste" initiatives by monitoring food waste and creatively managing inventory to reduce the kitchen’s environmental footprint.
• Sanitation: Ensure 100% compliance with health department regulations and internal safety audits daily.

Financials & Technology

• System Management: Utilize EATEC for daily ordering, receiving, and physical inventory counts to maintain accurate COGS (Cost of Goods Sold).
• Performance Analysis: Monitor monthly sales mix reports and labor productivity to make data-driven adjustments to menus and scheduling. Budgetary Oversight: Participate in the annual budgeting process and manage expenses (Food, Labor, and Operating Expenses) as a percentage of Net Sales.
• Safety & Risk: Maintain a safe working environment through regular training on safety procedures, reducing workplace injury and associated costs.

Personnel & Culture

• Modern Mentorship: Train and develop team members on technical skills; create individualized development plans to prepare associates for future growth.
• Culture: Maintain a professional, inclusive work environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and psychological safety.
• Onboarding: Integrate new associates through a rigorous "On-the-Job Training" (OJT) program to ensure immediate alignment with resort standards.
• Leadership Development: Provide the tools, materials, and feedback necessary for the team to achieve excellence in their assigned tasks.

Production & Brand Engagement

• Technical Mastery: Demonstrate and teach advanced food handling and preparation techniques to the line staff.
• Innovation: Stay current with global and national culinary trends to provide "Market-Leading" menu ideas.
• Resort Representation: Participate in the Kohler Demonstration Kitchen series, PR opportunities, and high-profile resort special events.
• Operations Support: Maintain a "hands-on" presence, assisting in production and service whenever operational volume requires backup.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Scope: The Strategic Leader focusing on the P&L, menu vision, and team "Pathing."
• Strategic Financials: Fully responsible for execution of the annual budget, capital expenditure (CapEx) requests, and long-term profit maximization.
• Leadership: Directly supervises Cooks I-IV as well as exempt Chefs
• Menu Engineering: Owns the creative process for menu development, ensuring all items are costed and engineered for maximum contribution margin.
• Mentorship: Responsible for developing the professional "succession plan" for the restaurant’s management team.

Skills/Requirements

• At least seven years of experience in award-winning/high-volume kitchens; prior experience managing exempt (salaried) Chefs.
• Education: Graduate of a culinary institute (Associate Degree) or completion of an ACF-equivalent apprenticeship program is highly desired.
• Certifications: Food Manager Certification (ServSafe or equivalent) is required (or must be obtained within 30 days of hire).
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and F&B Management software (EATEC experience is a significant plus).
• Physical: Able to stand, twist, and walk for up to 10 hours; able to lift 50 lbs; able to work in extremes of heat/humidity common in a commercial kitchen.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits.
• This means you’ll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period.
• The salary range for this position is $79,900 - $121,900.
• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.
• In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.
• We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.