Chef de Cuisine

Recruiting Partner: Tom Yengo

New Orleans, Louisiana | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $90,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 177312

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Chef de Cuisine

Join a legendary, high-volume fine dining destination with deep culinary roots, a rich history of hospitality excellence, and a reputation for delivering exceptional guest experiences. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an accomplished culinary professional who thrives in traditional fine dining environments, values mentorship and team culture, and has a passion for elevated Southern cuisine.

Chef de Cuisine Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Opportunity to lead within an iconic, multi-generational hospitality organization
  • Long-term career growth with a stable, family-oriented leadership team

Chef de Cuisine Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in upscale or fine dining environments
  • Proven leadership experience within operations generating $8M+ in annual revenue
  • Strong appreciation for traditional fine dining service standards and elevated Southern cuisine
  • Culinary degree or advanced culinary certification preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and restaurant management software platforms
  • Exceptional communication, coaching, team-building, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Bilingual communication skills are a plus

Chef de Cuisine Responsibilities

  • Support the Executive Chef in overseeing all daily culinary operations, including hot line, cold line, pastry, stewarding, expo, and production teams
  • Lead, mentor, and develop Sous Chefs and kitchen staff through training, performance management, scheduling, and ongoing coaching
  • Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, sanitation, and guest satisfaction
  • Manage labor deployment, staffing levels, food costs, inventory, purchasing, and operational efficiencies
  • Conduct recipe development, food tastings, quality control reviews, and implementation of culinary standards
  • Collaborate with banquet, sales, and operations teams to execute events, tastings, and special functions successfully
  • Review event orders and production plans to ensure flawless execution and adherence to presentation standards
  • Oversee creation and maintenance of recipes, operating procedures, and training materials
  • Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and food handling regulations
  • Monitor kitchen equipment maintenance, recommend capital improvements, and coordinate repairs as needed
  • Participate in weekly operational meetings and contribute to menu development and culinary innovation
  • Foster a positive, professional culture built on teamwork, accountability, and excellence

 

JOB ID: 177312

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