Culinary Director for Signature Dining & Events

Omaha Performing Arts Society

Omaha (NE)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Omaha Performing Arts Society is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead Zinc, the Holland Center's signature dining venue, and to curate menus for artist hospitality and donor lounges. You will work with the Executive Chef to maintain top food quality and flawless service while upholding the organization’s core values of collaboration and inclusion.

You will manage menu development, food preparation, and service execution, ensuring cost-effective menus, proper records, and adherence to HACCP

Qualifications

Must utilize HACCP guidelines and procedures for all food prep.
Strong interpersonal skills to lead staff with high standards.
Knowledge of and ability to implement local, state, and federal labor regulations.
Strong customer service skills and effective communication with guests, artists, donors, and management.
Demonstrated ability to create cost-effective menus without compromising quality.

Responsibilities

Oversees all Zinc kitchen operations including menu development, prep, plating, and service execution.
Creates seasonal menus to maximize flavor while controlling costs through ingredient selection and portion control.
Maintains accurate food production records and recipe costing for Zinc menu items.
Ensures kitchen operations meet the Holland Performing Arts standards of quality and service.