Chef de Cuisine: Lead Culinary Team & Menu Excellence

Paycom; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pet Insurance

Employer paid Life/LTD

Fully vested 401k

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the restaurant's culinary operations in Owatonna, MN. You will oversee daily kitchen activities, ensure consistent preparation, and drive high standards for food quality, safety, and guest experience.

This role requires 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership, menu execution expertise, and strong team development skills, with a focus on cost control and safe, sanitary operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional culinary experience, with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or similar culinary leadership role preferred.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques, menu execution, and kitchen operations.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP principles.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and develop a culinary team.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of food-cost management, inventory control, and labor management.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily kitchen operations, including preparation, cooking, plating, and service.
• Ensure all food is prepared consistently according to established recipes, specifications, presentation standards, and quality expectations.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, freshness, flavor, portion control, and presentation.
• Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings, specials, and recipe creation as directed.
• Monitor kitchen operations during service to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Maintain appropriate pars and production levels based on anticipated business volume.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, dating, rotation, and handling of all food products.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop culinary team members in partnership with management.
• Create and maintain kitchen schedules based on business needs and labor budgets.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

Menu execution

Inventory management

Staff training

Education

Culinary degree or formal training

Tools

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Paycom is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the restaurant's culinary operations in Owatonna, MN. You will oversee daily kitchen activities, ensure consistent preparation, and drive high standards for food quality, safety, and guest experience.

This role requires 3–5 years of progressive culinary leadership, menu execution expertise, and strong team development skills, with a focus on cost control and safe, sanitary operations.