HEAD CHEF

Costantino's Venda Ristorante; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Costantino's Venda Bar and Ristorante in Providence, RI seeks a Head Chef to lead the kitchen with a strong focus on Italian classics and menu execution. The role requires creating menus, mentoring cooks, and maintaining high standards of quality and sanitation.

You will oversee inventory, recipe development, and staff scheduling while maintaining a positive, high-energy kitchen environment under the Owner's direction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as Head Chef in a comparable restaurant.
• Refined palate and knowledge of culinary classics.
• Familiarity with Italian classic dishes preferred.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and provide leadership.
• Dedication to craft and continual learning.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and cost controls.
• Hire, schedule, and manage kitchen staff.
• Coordinate daily kitchen work responsibilities.
• Maintain equipment and ensure sanitation.
• Follow and create recipes.
• Manage inventories and ordering for food and supplies.
• Oversee kitchen and basement cleanliness and sanitation.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary Classics

Italian Cuisine

Refined Palate

Work Under Pressure

Professional Dedication

Continual Learning

Education

Associate degree in culinary arts

Job description

Head Chef

Job Description: Costantino's Venda Bar and Ristorante

Job title: Head Chef

Work Location: SAC Costantino's Venda Ristorante. 265 Atwells Ave. Providence R.I. 02920

Division/Department: Kitchen

Reports to: Owner

Contract type: Full-time

Exempt: Yes

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Menu planning and cost controls
• Hiring, scheduling, firing of cooks, dishwashers and maintenance employees
• Coordinate daily work responsibilities for the kitchen staff
• Maintain equipment and keep it in good working order
• Follow and create recipes
• Maintain inventories and do ordering for food, chemicals and paper goods
• Oversee overall kitchen and basement cleanliness and sanitation
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

A Chef's past experience and education should combine to show dedication to culinary arts. Although a culinary degree is a great addition to a resume, it is not the most important. Great past experience and dedication to continual learning goes a long way. Some examples of great chef traits include :

• At least 5 years experience as Head Chef in a comparable restaurant
• A refined palate
• Knowledge of the culinary classics.
• Preferably Italian classic dishes
• Excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills.
• Dedication to one's craft.
• Continuously striving to be better
• Must be able to work under pressure, while maintaining a positive attitude and provide leadership
• Associate degree in culinary arts preferred but not necessary