Chef de Cuisine — Visionary Kitchen & Service Leader

ARA Hospitality Group; Upper Lake (CA); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

ARA Hospitality Group in Upper Lake, CA seeks a talented Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team and oversee all kitchen operations. You will manage prep, cooking, plating, and ensure top-quality food with exceptional presentation.

The role requires strong leadership, menu development, and strict adherence to health codes. You will collaborate with FOH, supervise scheduling, and drive profitability while delivering a memorable dining experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of restaurant kitchen leadership experience, preferably as Chef de Cuisine.
• Strong culinary skills across cuisines and techniques with a passion for excellence.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop kitchen staff and FOH collaboration.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and cost controls.
• Experience with menu development, food costing, inventory, and labor scheduling.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage the kitchen team to ensure high standards of food quality, presentation, and safety.
• Develop and update menu offerings, incorporating seasonal ingredients and innovative dishes.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating.
• Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations and sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control to optimize profitability.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen staff to foster a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Collaborate with management on special events, promotions, and customer feedback.
• Oversee front of the house operations and lead FOH team members.
• Develop and implement FOH operating procedures, service protocols, opening and closing checklists, and side-work standards.
• Oversee FOH scheduling, labor allocation, training, and performance management.
• Ensure dining room, bar, and guest areas are clean, organized, and ready for service.
• Monitor guest feedback and promptly resolve issues for service recovery.
• Coordinate kitchen and FOH communication to maintain efficient service.

Connaissances

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Communication

Organizational skills

Creativity

Formation

Culinary degree or equivalent

Outils

POS systems

Scheduling tools

Inventory systems

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

ARA Hospitality Group in Upper Lake, CA seeks a talented Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team and oversee all kitchen operations. You will manage prep, cooking, plating, and ensure top-quality food with exceptional presentation.

The role requires strong leadership, menu development, and strict adherence to health codes. You will collaborate with FOH, supervise scheduling, and drive profitability while delivering a memorable dining experience.