Chef de Cuisine

Recruiting Partner: Erica Gillespie

Washington, District of Columbia | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $110,000 to $120,000 | Job ID: 153900

Job Summary

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, quality-driven Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team at our upscale, sophisticated French brasserie. You will lead a phenomenal team in an upscale, high volume restaurant with an emphasis on outstanding food and service in a sophisticated, yet comfortable environment. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for all aspects of Culinary operations including food preparation, menu execution, ordering/receiving, vendor relations, hiring, and training. Be part of the opening everyone in the city will be talking about!

Chef de Cuisine Benefits:

Competitive Salary (up to $120K)
Attractive bonus plan
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and commuter benefits
Paid time off
Advancement opportunities with growing group!

Chef de Cuisine Qualifications + Responsibilities:

5+ years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef in a high volume, upscale, scratch kitchen environment
10 years of experience in Culinary leadership roles, demonstrating progression and growth of responsibilities
Expertise with French cuisine is required
A results-driven operator with a track record of achieving financial targets and growing sales
Commitment to providing exceptional guest service, and creating memorable experiences for all patrons
Expertise in staff development, including coaching, training, and leading teams, as well as recruiting and hiring
Highly skilled and comfortable utilizing technology platforms such as POS, inventory management software, scheduling/employee communication platforms
Direct oversight and management of all Culinary operations, including Sous chef, line cooks, prep team, and porters
Responsible for effective cost management of food and labor
Schedule includes working nights, weekends, and holidays
Hands-on management style, comfortable (and happy!) working shoulder to shoulder with their team
Strong roots in the DC restaurant community are required

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 153900

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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.