Chef de Cuisine - Lead Kitchen & Menu

Wischermann Partners, Inc.; Owatonna (MN); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pet Insurance

Employer paid Life/LTD

Fully vested 401k

Employee Assistance Program

PTO

Résumé du poste

Wischermann Partners, Inc. is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary operation of the restaurant, ensuring superior food quality, consistent plating, and menu execution.

You will manage inventory, food and labor costs, and develop a high-performing kitchen team while upholding sanitation and safety standards. You will collaborate with the General Manager and other leaders to meet financial and guest-service goals, drive culinary excellence, and maintain a professional, collaborative

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional culinary experience, with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• 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.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Clearly communicate expectations, responsibilities, and performance standards to culinary staff.
• Provide ongoing training related to recipes, preparation methods, sanitation, safety, and service standards.

Connaissances

Culinary leadership

Staff training

Food cost management

Inventory control

Sanitation & HACCP

Team communication

Flexibility

Formation

Culinary degree or formal culinary training

Description du poste

Wischermann Partners, Inc. is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary operation of the restaurant, ensuring superior food quality, consistent plating, and menu execution.

You will manage inventory, food and labor costs, and develop a high-performing kitchen team while upholding sanitation and safety standards. You will collaborate with the General Manager and other leaders to meet financial and guest-service goals, drive culinary excellence, and maintain a professional, collaborative