Chef de Cuisine: Lead a High-Volume Kitchen & Team

Goodwin Recruiting; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent base salary

Generous Bonus opportunity

Medical benefits

401k with match

Vacation / PTO

Other amazing benefits!

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a hands-on Chef de Cuisine to lead a high-volume, full-service kitchen and create a welcoming dining experience. You will mentor the culinary team, develop menus, and maintain consistency during busy services.

The role requires strong operational skills, attention to cost control, and collaboration with management to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Catering events and team leadership are key aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on leadership in a high-volume full-service kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills including techniques, presentation and storage.
• Experience developing menus and standardizing recipes for busy services.
• Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing, food costs, waste reduction and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team and oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Develop and standardize menus; ensure consistency during peak service.
• Train, coach, and develop kitchen staff; build teamwork and accountability.
• Coordinate with front-of-house and management for seamless service.
• Oversee catering events, banquets, and special functions.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary skills

Menu development

Inventory & cost control

Staff training

Food safety & sanitation

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting seeks a hands-on Chef de Cuisine to lead a high-volume, full-service kitchen and create a welcoming dining experience. You will mentor the culinary team, develop menus, and maintain consistency during busy services.

The role requires strong operational skills, attention to cost control, and collaboration with management to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Catering events and team leadership are key aspects of this position.