Established Nassau County high energy restaurant looking for a F/T Chef de Cuisine to replace its head chef of thirty years, retiring end of year. At least four years experience in a comparable position and/or in catering, familiarity with professional kitchen equipment. Candidates may be expected to have formal culinary education.
Responsibilities include kitchen management, the proper handling of food, kitchen staff training, contribute to fresh new menu concepts, and maintaining sanitary working conditions.
Salary Range: $65,000 – $80,000
The ideal candidate is a seasoned chef with a background in fine dining. You will run an efficient kitchen by consistently looking to improve the menu, producing quality food, and working closely with restaurant managers in the overall food and beverage operations of the restaurant.
Responsibilities
- Manage finances for kitchen operations
- Produce quality food
- Oversee menu creation
- Train junior personnel
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in Culinary Arts
- 3+ years of kitchen experience
- Experience in leading and supervising junior chefs
- Experience working within budget constraints
