Senior Culinary Chef

V and J Employment Service, INC is seeking a highly qualified chef that is proficient and skillful in Southern Cuisine. This position is for a Senior Culinary Chef. The Senior Culinary Chef (CSS) has the top job in the kitchen and handles everything from managing staff to designing recipes and menus. Are you Creative, A Leader in the restaurant industry, then Nino’s Southern Sides HR team would enjoy speaking with you about this opportunity.

Senior Culinary Chef Job Responsibilities: Duties include but are limited to monitoring the quality of the food, following all food safety regulations, creating new food entrees, food and labor management, and coordinating the entire kitchen.

Additional Responsibilities

● Engaged with Hiring cooking and bakery staff.

● Trains and manages cooking and bakery staff.

● Works with management to set staffing schedule.

● Leads pre-shift meetings.

● Develops recipes and menus.

● Determines plating and presentation plans.

● Orders and evaluates the quality of new food.

● Stock the kitchen with necessary supplies.

● Supports management and is accountable for financial success inclusive of planning and budgeting.

● Is a key member of the management team and is responsible to handling and resolving customer concerns.

● Make sure the kitchen staff follows all food safety laws.

● Sets and implements the kitchen policies and procedures.

● Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus.

● Collaborating with the Restaurant Manager to set menu pricing.

● Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry.

● Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations.

● Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors.

● Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating, and delivery.

● Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed.

● Assisting in creating menus for catering and mobile unit.

● Responsible for training catering and mobile staff on menu preparation and service delivery.

Qualifications and Skills:

● Creates creative recipes and menus.

● Manages and motivates the kitchen staff.

● Works well in a fast-paced kitchen.

● Demonstrates strong business acumen.

● Excels at project management and is organized.

● Collaborates effectively and has strong interpersonal skills.

● Is a team player and understand the dynamics of relational management.

● Understands and is astute relative to cost containment but does without sacrificing quality.

Education and Experience Requirements:

● A culinary arts bachelor’s preferred.

● At least 5 – 10 years of management experience.

● The ability to multi-task across various platforms.