Chef De Cuisine | Michelin

DESCRIPTION: The Chef de Cuisine (CDC) oversees all kitchen operations for renowned 3-star Michelin restaurant in San Francisco, ensuring exceptional food quality, compliance with sanitation standards, and alignment with the restaurant's vision. The role involves collaboration with the Research and Development Chef (RandD Chef), General Manager (GM), and Sous Chefs to achieve culinary and operational excellence. REQUIREMENTS: ·      Experience: 3-5 years managing Michelin-starred programs ·      Expertise in fine dining, French cooking techniques, and financial management (e.g., food costs, PandL) ·      Leadership: Proven ability to coach, mentor, and manage teams effectively ·      Qualities: Detail-oriented, organized, solutions-driven, patient, collaborative, dedicated KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Menu Development andExecution ·      Collaborate with the RandD Chef on menu creation and updates ·      Document and standardize recipes; ensure availability of allergy modifications ·      Implement special event menus and maintain up-to-date descriptions for FOH/BOH use Team Management ·      Hire, train, and review BOH team members in coordination with Sous Chefs ·      Conduct daily team meetings and oversee training programs ·      Ensure effective organization of prep, ordering, and task delegation Finance and Purchasing ·      Approve purchase orders and maintain vendor relationships ·      Monitor food costs, conduct weekly inventory checks, and reduce waste ·      Prepare budgets and assist in monthly PandL meetings Health and Safety Compliance ·      Ensure kitchen sanitation and personal hygiene standards ·      Oversee daily logs (temperature, cleaning) and coordinate with cleaning staff ·      Conduct regular walkthroughs for safety and cleanliness  Labor and Payroll Management ·      Create and manage BOH schedules within labor budgets ·       Approve time-off requests and monitor timekeeping practices ·       Maintain compliance with labor targets and vacation/sick pay policies Communication and Collaboration ·      Partner with the GM and other leaders to ensure smooth daily operations ·      Attend weekly manager meetings to align on goals and updates COMPENSATION and BENEFITS: ●     Base Salary (DOE) $110k-$140k ●     Bonus potential based on performance ●     Relocation Assistance ●     PTO ●     Health, Dental and Vision ●     Wellness, Education and Uniform stipend ●     Quarterly staff trips and educational outings ●     Dining Discounts ●     Equal Employment Opportunity

Created: 2025-02-20