Job Description
The Chef de Cuisine will work closely with the Executive Chef to lead daily culinary operations for a high-end steakhouse in the Kansas City area.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Personally, and alongside kitchen staff, facilitate all food preparation, presentation, and service procedures as directed by the Executive Chef.
• Monitor quantity of prepared food and ensure that quality and quantity standards are consistently met.
• Ensure proper rotation and utilization of stored food to minimize waste.
• Oversee food preparation to ensure proper consistency, flavor, presentation, and portion control.
• Monitor staffing levels, early out requests, and overtime.
• Delegate work assignments to cooks and kitchen staff.
• Monitor employee performance, provide coaching, and administer disciplinary action when necessary.
• Requisition stock according to business needs/pars.
• Ensure kitchen and storage areas remain clean, sanitary, and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Maintain a safe, hazard-free kitchen and storage environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
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Required Skills & Experience
• 2-5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef or similar position
• A la carte, high-end, classic scratch cooking experience
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience and a strong team player
• Continuous improvement mindset related to safety, sanitation, food trends, and culinary standards (classic vs. modern)
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.