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A prominent luxury hotel is seeking an accomplished Chef de Cuisine to lead its culinary team. This role offers the chance to design new menus, manage extensive banquet operations, and shape an exceptional guest experience in a high-profile setting.

Chef de Cuisine Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Paid time off and holiday scheduling
Professional development and growth within a respected hospitality group

Chef de Cuisine Requirements & Qualifications

At least 2 years of experience as Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef within upscale or fine-dining independent restaurants, or full-service or luxury hotels
Proven background in managing multiple sous chefs and teams of 20–30 hourly employees
Hands-on experience balancing banquet/private event and a la carte operations
Strong skills in inventory management, scheduling, ordering, and event coordination
Ability to manage the cost of goods and labor costs to established budgets without compromising service standards
Experience working in a large hotel environment (400+ rooms) is highly desirable
Italian cuisine expertise is strongly preferred

Chef de Cuisine Preferred Background & Skills

Experience with Italian cuisine concepts
New restaurant opening (NRO) or new menu development experience
Proven ability to lead through change, implement process improvements, and foster an inclusive team culture

Chef de Cuisine Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Direct and train chefs, cooks, and all kitchen staff to ensure high-quality food preparation and efficient, profitable food service
Plan and collaborate on menus, creatively utilizing surpluses and emphasizing seasonal, guest-driven offerings
Oversee purchasing and inventory, estimate food consumption, and manage ordering of foodstuffs and supplies
Review recipes and cost data, set menu prices, and ensure profitability through effective cost controls
Supervise and schedule kitchen staff for banquet, private event, and a la carte service, coordinating assignments for efficiency and timeliness
Uphold the highest standards for food safety, nutrition, sanitation, and quality, consistently exceeding guest expectations
Develop and introduce new recipes, specialty dishes, and continuously refine the menu for the evolving restaurant concept

JOB ID: 170188

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