Chef de Cuisine: Lead Kitchen, Quality & Team

The-Highlands-At-Wyomissing; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highlands at Wyomissing is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations for dining, catering, and bar services, driving food quality and resident satisfaction while mentoring culinary staff in a fast-paced, service-focused environment. Ideal for an experienced Sous Chef or culinary leader ready to take the next step.

Responsibilities include opening/closing, sanitation, recipes and temperature logs, training staff, and ensuring service times and quality across all food service areas.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED is required.
• Serv Safe Certificate is required.
• Years of high-volume culinary/hospitality leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs opening and closing procedures. (transcribed as part of duties)
• Trains, supervises, directs and counsels kitchen staff.
• Ensures sanitation and food safety standards are followed.
• Oversees production sheets, temperature logs, and portion control.
• Maintains food quality and service times across dining, catering, and bar areas.

Skills

Proactive work ethic

MS Office proficiency

Performance-driven culture

Fast-paced environment

Analytical/problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Vocational / Technical Degree in Food Service

2 year / associate degree in culinary arts or hospitality

Job description

The Highlands at Wyomissing is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations for dining, catering, and bar services, driving food quality and resident satisfaction while mentoring culinary staff in a fast-paced, service-focused environment. Ideal for an experienced Sous Chef or culinary leader ready to take the next step.

Responsibilities include opening/closing, sanitation, recipes and temperature logs, training staff, and ensuring service times and quality across all food service areas.