We are looking for an experienced Chef de Cuisine to join the leadership team of a new, upscale independent restaurant. This is a hands-on kitchen role where you’ll guide a talented team, ensure flawless execution, and maintain high standards in a busy scratch kitchen. With menu direction set by the culinary leadership team, your focus will be on operational excellence, team development, and consistent delivery of exceptional food.

Chef de Cuisine Responsibilities:

Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure food quality & consistency
Manage 20+ kitchen staff: hire, train, schedule, and develop
Monitor labor, inventory, and food cost controls
Enforce food safety & sanitation standards
Execute menu items to Director of Culinary standards
Minimize waste and maintain production records

Required Chef de Cuisine Experience:

Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Executive Sous Chef experience
Upscale independent restaurant experience
$5M+ volume scratch kitchen experience
Leadership of 20+ kitchen employees
Strong labor, inventory, and cost management
Stable work history (2+ years per role preferred)

Chef de Cuisine Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: $90k–$110k
100% health coverage, dental/vision options
401(k), PTO, sick leave
Shift meals and off-day dining discounts
Career growth opportunities

JOB ID: 173051

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