Executive Chef - Italian Kitchen & Menu Innovator

Cristian Pietoso Restaurant Group; Montgomery (OH); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Menu development

Team culture

Insurance coverage

Paid time off

Sick days

Holidays

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Cristian Pietoso Restaurant Group in Montgomery, OH is seeking a professional Chef de Cuisine to lead our back-of-house team as we grow. You will manage kitchen operations, uphold culinary standards, and mentor staff to deliver outstanding Italian hospitality.

Qualifications include proven chef experience, leadership skills, and mastery of contemporary Italian techniques; you will oversee daily prep, menu execution, and compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook.
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
• Cook food in a timely manner
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
• Inform wait staff about daily specials
• Ensure appealing plate presentation
• Supervise Cooks and back of the house employees
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers' needs and requests
• Monitor food stock and place orders
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Sanitation knowledge

Culinary techniques

Staff supervision

Kitchen equipment proficiency

Education

Culinary school diploma

Tools

Grill equipment

Pasta makers

Job description

Cristian Pietoso Restaurant Group in Montgomery, OH is seeking a professional Chef de Cuisine to lead our back-of-house team as we grow. You will manage kitchen operations, uphold culinary standards, and mentor staff to deliver outstanding Italian hospitality.

Qualifications include proven chef experience, leadership skills, and mastery of contemporary Italian techniques; you will oversee daily prep, menu execution, and compliance with health regulations.