Chef de Cuisine

Recruiting Partner: Francesca Brajuha

New York, New York | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $90,000 to $100,000 | Job ID: 163147

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We are seeking an experienced Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine with a deep understanding of authentic Italian cuisine to join our dynamic, high-volume upscale restaurant. The ideal candidate is a passionate culinary leader who excels in maintaining the highest standards of food quality, kitchen operations, and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the preparation and execution of authentic Italian dishes consistent with company standards for quality, flavor, and presentation.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Chef and General Manager to meet business goals and profitability targets.
  • Supervise and train kitchen staff, ensuring proper staffing levels and station readiness.
  • Oversee menu item preparation, seasoning, portioning, and plating for optimal presentation and taste.
  • Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation protocols across all kitchen operations.
  • Manage inventory, ordering, and storage of fresh products and dry goods, minimizing waste and ensuring product integrity.
  • Contribute to budget and payroll expense controls, supporting the overall financial health of the operation.
  • Recommend seasonal and trend-driven menu updates that align with local and national dining preferences.
  • Uphold safety standards, actively managing potential hazards and ensuring emergency procedures are followed by all staff.
  • Ensure all team members maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene, appearance, and professional conduct.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in an upscale, high-volume kitchen with a strong focus on Italian cuisine.
  • Expertise in food preparation, kitchen management, and team leadership.
  • Comprehensive understanding of food safety regulations and best practices.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with front-of-house leadership.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.

If you have a passion for Italian culinary excellence and the skills to lead in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and bring your expertise to our esteemed restaurant.

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: 163147

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Additional Information

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.

Francesca Brajuha

Senior Recruiting Partner

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether 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 work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Francesca Brajuha

Senior Recruiting Partner