Chef De Cuisine

Landmark Hospitality

Chef De Cuisine

Whitehouse Station, NJ
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Chef D' Cuisine is accountable to the Executive Chef and the Director of Operations supporting the restaurant by putting systems and processing in place for consistency and excellence, while also assisting in dish execution and menu development.
    This key role will also support Front of House Management to ensure that all of the restaurant's needs are being handled, Front and Back of House, and that professional communication is at the highest level.

    In additional to a great work ethic and strong leadership skills, the ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

    • Work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
    • Organized in scheduling, ordering, and willing to learn the administrative side of running a kitchen.
    • Leading by example; strong communicator.
    • Continued commitment to professional growth and development.

    Accountabilities include:

    • Scheduling of BOH staff.

    • Upkeep of kitchen equipment and space – preventative maintenance and handling acute repairs.

    • Master of consistent execution of all dishes

    • Appropriate cleanliness and presentation of kitchen staff, as well as maintaining a professional and safe work environment.

    • Proper food ordering, inventory, storage to keep food costs within set targets

    • Communicating with vendors to ensure all product brought in house is quality and at the best price point.

    • Cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen.

    • Staff and schedule management to ensure payroll stays within set targets

    • Working with FOH management on service, private events, general problem solving.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: Based on work history

    Part of the Landmark Hospitality Portfolio

    Our mission to find talent is simple. We welcome thoughtful, caring, and forward-thinking people who will inspire, collaborate, and strive to achieve together. While experience is always valued, character is the mark of a true memorymaker.

    We offer a healthy environment that encourages mutual respect, personnel growth, and creative expression - we recognize that the development of our company is driven by the evolution of our individual team members. We are committed to providing employees opportunities for continued advancement and internal growth.

    Our Core Values

    • We are Friendly. We welcome every guest with a smile and a genuine greeting.

    • We are on It — Act Quickly. Our service is intuitive and timely.

    • We are Thoughtful. Is there anything we can do to make you more comfortable?

    • We are Gracious. Say Thank You.

    • We are Landmark Hospitality. We thrive on mutual respect of each other, our valued guests, and our workspaces.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

    Landmark Hospitality is committed to providing diversity within our workplace environments. We celebrate equal employment opportunities while embracing a culture of mutual respect without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is a responsibility we all share; we together are memory makers.

    Job Type: Full-time