Traveling Chef

Cristian Pietoso Restaurant Group; Montgomery, Cincinnati (OH, OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Menu development input

Team-driven culture

Insurance coverage

PTO 2–3 weeks

Sick days

Paid holidays

Closed Sundays

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Cristian Pietoso Italian Restaurant Group in Montgomery, OH seeks a Traveling Chef to lead a scratch kitchen and craft Italian menus for guests. You will hire staff, study recipes, and oversee inventory while delivering high-quality dishes across the group.

Responsibilities include setting up a kitchen, coordinating with staff, and ensuring timely service with strong attention to health and safety regulations. The role emphasizes menu development and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook.
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grills, pasta makers).
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques.
• Leadership skills and ability to manage a team.
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment.
• Study each recipe and gather 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-house staff.
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customer needs (e.g., reduce salt, remove dairy).
• 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• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.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 in the kitchen.

Skills

Chef experience

Leadership

Time management

Sanitation knowledge

Recipe adaptation

Tools

Kitchen equipment familiarity

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Montgomery, OH 45242Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/yearWe are the Cristian Pietoso Italian Restaurant Group, and we are looking for a Traveling Chef to join our team and prepare delicious Italian meals for our guests. Chef responsibilities include running a scratch kitchen, studying recipes, hiring staff, doing inventory, setting up menus and preparing high-quality dishes. You should be able to delegate tasks to kitchen staff to ensure meals are prepared in a timely manner. You should be familiar with sanitation regulations. If you have experience with advanced cooking techniques and non-traditional ingredients, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you’ll prepare and deliver a complete menu that delights our guests.

We are a scratch kitchen that prepares authentic Italian cuisine.

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 (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
• 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 all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth within a respected Cincinnati restaurant group
• Creative input in menu development
• Supportive, team-driven culture
• 70% company covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 2 week PTO in your first year, 3 weeks PTO following your first year
• 3 paid sick days
• 6 paid holidays
• Closed Sundays (Open for Sunday Brunch on Easter and Mother's Day)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

QualificationsSkills

• Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
• Leadership skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent time management abilities
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations
• Culinary school diploma preferred