Willow Tree Recruiting Is Hiring A Chef De Cuisine

Seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine for an upscale Italian restaurant with a competitive salary and growth opportunities. Join a renowned restaurant group dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences! 🍝✨

Chef de Cuisine – Upscale Italian Restaurant

Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000 + Bonus

About the Company

• Known for delivering exceptional guest experiences through creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence 🤝
• Operates across 3 distinct concepts, combining innovative ideas, elevated design, and outstanding service

Benefits & Features

• Medical insurance paid 100% 💊
• Dental and Vision insurance 🦷👓
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) 🩺
• 401(k) plan (after 1 year, with 5% company match) 💼
• Vacation: 2 weeks initially, increasing to 3 weeks after 2+ years 🏖️
• 7 company holidays 🎉
• Dining discounts 🍽️

Your Role With the Company

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for overseeing all back-of-house operations. Your key responsibilities include:

• Leading the culinary team with passion and professionalism, inspiring excellence and upholding the highest standards of food and hospitality 🎖️
• Managing inventory, ordering, controlling COGS, and ensuring adherence to SOPs ⚙️
• Ensuring consistent, high-quality presentation and flavor for every dish 🍽️
• collaborating on menu development, seasonal updates, and special offerings that showcase creativity and ingredient integrity 🎨
• Fostering a culture of learning through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on training 📚
• Maintaining full compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards for a clean and organized kitchen 🧼
• Partnering with management to achieve operational goals, oversee costs, and safeguard the restaurant’s reputation for excellence 🤝

Background Profile

• 3+ years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine in a $6M+ upscale or fine dining restaurant 🍷
• Proven expertise in authentic Italian cuisine, especially in fresh pasta production and execution 🍝
• Deep passion for Italian culinary traditions with a flair for modern regional dishes 🇮🇹
• Strong knowledge of sanitation, food safety, and health department regulations ✅
• Experience developing and executing ingredient-driven menus that balance creativity with flavor 🎯
• Skilled in inventory management, food costs, and labor optimization 💡
• Positive, collaborative leadership style that promotes teamwork and hospitality excellence 🤗

EOE – EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER