Chef de Cuisine — Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Team Growth

Boozehounds; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Life

Disability insurance

Incentive program

Job summary

Boozehounds in Palm Springs is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to join our culinary leadership team. Reporting to the Executive Chef, this role drives daily operation, development, and the kitchen's integrity in a high-volume, team-driven environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead, mentor, and grow within Boozehounds, shaping service quality and kitchen culture while advancing your culinary career.

Qualifications

• Two years Sous Chef experience required.
• Must obtain ServSafe Manager certification within 30 days of hire.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff.
• Create and manage BOH schedules and staffing levels.
• Assist with hiring and onboarding culinary team members.
• Maintain food quality, presentation, recipes, portions, and execution.
• Enforce kitchen standards, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Provide strong leadership and accountability across the kitchen.
• Develop cooks and future leaders through hands-on coaching.
• Support a positive, professional, team-oriented kitchen culture.
• Oversee care, cleaning, and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Identify equipment issues and communicate repairs.
• Maintain organization, readiness, and integrity of the kitchen.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to improve operations and performance.
• Lead by example with composure and attention to detail during service.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

ServSafe Manager certification

Tools

R365

Toast

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe

Google Suite

Job description

Boozehounds in Palm Springs is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to join our culinary leadership team. Reporting to the Executive Chef, this role drives daily operation, development, and the kitchen's integrity in a high-volume, team-driven environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead, mentor, and grow within Boozehounds, shaping service quality and kitchen culture while advancing your culinary career.