Chef de Cuisine

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Our Chef de Cuisine will bring a high level of craftsmanship, leadership, and passion for delivering exceptional food and unforgettable guest experiences. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced kitchen and who gets excited by mentorship, scratch cooking, and creativity. If this sounds like your kind of kitchen… please apply to Goodwin Recruiting today to schedule your first interview.

Chef de Cuisine Responsibilities and Benefits:

· Creating a positive, team-focused kitchen culture where the BOH is energized, respectful, and passionate about great food

· Executing innovative, on-brand dishes that reflect seasonality, quality ingredients, and culinary vision

· Overseeing and mentoring all levels of the kitchen team — from prep to sous chef

· Maintaining impeccable food safety, sanitation, and health code standards

· Collaborating with FOH leadership and ownership on menu rollouts, events, and promotions

· Developing and updating menus based on trends, seasonal availability, and guest feedback

· Building vendor relationships and sourcing the best ingredients locally and regionally

· Managing kitchen budgets, inventory systems, and BOH financial performance

· Supporting catering and private event execution in addition to daily restaurant service

· Recruiting, hiring, scheduling, and building a team culture of excellence and accountability

· Leading with humility, coaching team members for growth, and modeling hospitality from the back of house

· Competitive salary based on experience, PTO, health insurance, and a chance to grow with a values-driven hospitality group

Chef de Cuisine Qualifications:

· Minimum 2 years experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a high-quality kitchen

· Experience with new restaurant openings, menu development, or concept launches a plus

· Strong foundation in scratch cooking, kitchen systems, and recipe execution

· Ability to manage food/labor costs, vendor ordering, and kitchen financials

· Hands-on leadership style with a focus on teaching and team development

· Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills

· ServSafe Certified (or willing to become certified)

· Must be professional, punctual, ego-free, and passionate about food and people

· Valid driver’s license and ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

This is more than just a kitchen job — it’s an opportunity to build something special.

Apply now and bring your leadership, creativity, and energy to the table.

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: 165483

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Darren O’Dwyer

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