Chef de Cuisine
Recruiting Partner: Melissa Montero
Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $70,000 to $75,000 | Job ID: 179304
Job Summary
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Chef de Cuisine – Unique Plant-Based Restaurant
Join a forward-thinking restaurant redefining plant-based dining. This is an opportunity to showcase your leadership in an upscale, guest-focused environment where quality, consistency, and professionalism are celebrated. The role blends creativity with the discipline and structure needed to deliver an outstanding guest experience and nurture a culinary team.
Chef de Cuisine Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation package based on experience
- Bonus opportunities
- Great work-life balance (closed during several holiday weeks)
- Collaborative, supportive work environment with direct owner involvement
- Health insurance and PTO
Chef de Cuisine Requirements & Qualifications
- 3–5+ years of culinary leadership experience in an independent restaurant
- Proven track record in managing kitchen operations and maintaining high food quality standards
- Solid financial understanding, including food and labor cost management
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Stable work history (2-3 years in each prior role) with excellent references
- Professional demeanor: emotionally stable, calm, open to feedback, and accountable
- No smoking, face tattoos, or visible facial piercings (as you’ll interact with guests)
Chef de Cuisine Preferred Background & Skills
- Passion for plant-based cuisine and culinary wellness is a plus but not required
- Experience in upscale or innovative restaurant concepts
- Comfortable mentoring and developing culinary teams
Chef de Cuisine Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead all kitchen operations for lunch, brunch, and dinner service
- Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, and elegant presentation
- Train, mentor, and foster a collaborative, calm culinary team environment
- Manage ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships with a focus on quality and cost control
- Uphold rigorous health, safety, and cleanliness standards at all times
- Collaborate with ownership on menu specials and seasonal offerings
Be part of a mission-driven team delivering excellence in plant-based dining. This is an ideal role for an organized, gracious chef ready to lead with poise and purpose.
JOB ID: 179304
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