Lead Fine-Dining Kitchen as Chef de Cuisine

Sellands; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

PTO with PTO Bonus

Holiday Pay

Employee discounts

Daily Family Meal

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ella Dining Room and Bar, part of Selland Hospitality Group in Sacramento, seeks an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead a high-volume, fine-dining kitchen with precision and passion. You will direct day-to-day operations, uphold quality and safety standards, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to drive culinary excellence across the team.

Join a group that values gracious hospitality, teamwork and ongoing professional growth, with a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities to advance

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience managing in a high-volume, fine dining kitchen.
• Proven ability to manage day-to-day kitchen operations, mentor line staff, and support the Executive Chef.
• Mastery of advanced fine-dining culinary techniques, station organization, and meticulous detail orientation.
• Exceptional communication, clear and empathetic leadership under pressure.
• Must possess a valid ServSafe Food Manager Certification (or local equivalent) and be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day kitchen operations and ensure the culinary team is set up for success.
• Enforce rigorous quality and safety standards and partner with the Executive Chef to achieve the kitchen's mission.
• Lead and mentor the culinary team, manage pass and back-of-house operations, and control costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Operations management

Cost control

Education

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

Job description

Ella Dining Room and Bar, part of Selland Hospitality Group in Sacramento, seeks an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead a high-volume, fine-dining kitchen with precision and passion. You will direct day-to-day operations, uphold quality and safety standards, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to drive culinary excellence across the team.

Join a group that values gracious hospitality, teamwork and ongoing professional growth, with a comprehensive benefits program and opportunities to advance