Chef de Cuisine - Lead a High-Impact Kitchen Team

Harbor Bay Hospitality; Cleveland (OH); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

DDP CLE Restaurant Group in Cleveland, OH seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations, coach the culinary team, and maintain top quality across all stations. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to develop systems, ensure food safety, and drive profitability while upholding brand standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and a track record of managing high-volume kitchens.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years in a professional BOH setting.
• 2+ years of kitchen leadership or management.
• Strong culinary knowledge including advanced knife skills, cooking techniques, and recipe execution.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and develop kitchen staff.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• ServSafe Manager certification preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operations including prep, service, closing, and cleaning.
• Oversee Sous Chefs, cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, and other BOH staff as directed.
• Set the pace and tone of the kitchen with a professional, respectful, and collaborative environment.
• Coordinate kitchen staff and stations for consistent, efficient, high-quality food execution.
• Monitor service and address issues impacting food quality, timing, staffing, or guest experience.
• Ensure the kitchen is properly staffed and prepared for each service.
• Provide shift coverage as needed due to vacations, absences, or demand.
• Work with the Executive Chef to improve kitchen systems and efficiency.
• Execute menu items and culinary standards consistently and accurately.
• Train staff on new menu items, recipes, preparation methods, and allergen info.
• Assist with menu development, testing, and implementation.
• Create and maintain station maps, prep lists, recipes, and training materials.
• Ensure recipe adherence, portioning, presentation, and execution across stations.
• Collaborate with FOH leadership to ensure menu knowledge and allergen awareness.
• Identify opportunities to improve recipes and kitchen systems.

Kenntnisse

Kitchen leadership

Culinary knowledge

Staff development

Communication skills

High-volume kitchen

Ausbildung

ServSafe Manager certification

Jobbeschreibung

DDP CLE Restaurant Group in Cleveland, OH seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations, coach the culinary team, and maintain top quality across all stations. You will work closely with the Executive Chef to develop systems, ensure food safety, and drive profitability while upholding brand standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and a track record of managing high-volume kitchens.