Chef de Cuisine: Lead Kitchen Excellence & Profitability

DeVita & Hancock Hospitality; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DeVita & Hancock Hospitality is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead all kitchen operations, ensuring menu execution, quality, and an exceptional guest experience. You will manage the kitchen staff, inventory, and financial performance while collaborating with restaurant leadership.

Ideal candidates will have a culinary degree or equivalent, 5+ years in leadership roles in high-volume restaurants, strong knowledge of food cost and labor, and ServSafe certification.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or similar leadership experience.
• Experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of food cost, labor management, inventory, and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily kitchen operations and ensure service readiness.
• Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Lead line checks and uphold sanitation, safety, and health compliance.
• Manage ordering, inventory controls, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor food cost, labor, and profitability; support cost-control initiatives.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop kitchen team members; manage BOH staffing.

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

DeVita & Hancock Hospitality is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead all kitchen operations, ensuring menu execution, quality, and an exceptional guest experience. You will manage the kitchen staff, inventory, and financial performance while collaborating with restaurant leadership.

Ideal candidates will have a culinary degree or equivalent, 5+ years in leadership roles in high-volume restaurants, strong knowledge of food cost and labor, and ServSafe certification.