Senior Chef De Cuisine

Overview

We are conducting a search for a well known resort in Riverside County. The property is seeking a seasoned Senior Chef de Cuisine to oversee its upscale, fine-dining steakhouse.

• Oversees the hiring, training and evaluation of assigned kitchen employees.
• Has thorough working knowledge of the kitchen area along with the correct operation of all equipment.
• Ensures all F&B production, servicing and storage areas, including refrigerators and dry storage, are maintained in accordance with company standards, as well as all applicable regulations.
• Maintains proper storage and rotation of all food items.
• Supervises all production areas and ensures production standards are being met.
• Informs Executive Sous Chef of any shortages in production.
• Maintains budgeted food cost and labor cost.
• Assists with the development of all menus and creates food ideas.
• Follows up on guest complaints.
• Gives direction and develops culinary Sous Chefs.
• Oversees the food deliveries through kitchen receiving.
• Participates in taste testing on all new products with the Executive Chef and F&B Director.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety procedures to insure Team Member safety.
• Documents and reports all exceptions/variations/deviations immediately upon awareness.
• Provide excellent guest service to both guests and internal clients.

• Culinary arts or related college degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in managing a high-volume, food operation.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in managing a staff of 10 – 25 employees.
• Possess a Riverside County Department of Environmental Health Food Handlers Certificate or be able to obtain a Riverside County Health Department card within one week of employment.