Traveling Italian Chef — Lead Scratch Kitchen & Menu

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• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.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

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.