Chef de Cuisine

Required Years of Experience

4 years

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CHEF DE CUISINE - ITALIAN STEAK HOUSE CONCEPT - NEW OPENING
Please note this role is based in Bahamas

Salary Range: $65k -75k annually plus $18k annually in housing allowance (NET) - Total compensation package is equivalent to $120-130K gross.

We are seeking a Chef de Cuisine for a new opening upscale Italian restaurant by a New York based celebrity Italian Chef within a luxury resort in Bahamas. The place will feature a large outdoor dining area, indoor portion, with total 250+ seats.

Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of Italian cuisine
• Experience in volume restaurants - 200+ covers
• Culinary degree and formal culinary training

Responsibilities include:

• Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
• Assume the role of liaison between all dining room operations and culinary staff
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Develop and implement creative menu items within the restaurant concept
• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
• May manage other key culinary leadership rolls including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs
• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis
• Participate in marketing events directly related to their specific restaurant

Qualifications

• In-depth skills and knowledge of all kitchen operations
• Possess strong leadership, communication, organization and relationship skills
• Experience with training, basic financial management and customer service
• Proficient in general computer knowledge
• A true desire to exceed guest expectations in a fast paced customer service environment
• Capable of producing a consistent product in a timely manner
• Strong training and communication skills
• Culinary education and/or on the job training, independent restaurant experience is preferred
• Geographic and schedule flexibility preferred

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($115,000.00 - $130,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Creativity in Menu Development

Event Planning and Coordination Skills

Team management and development

Quality Control and Assurance

Cost Management and Budgeting Skills

Adaptability to Changing Environments

Customer Focused Mindset

Time Management Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Mentoring and Coaching Abilities

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills for Effective Team Collaboration

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Strong Work Ethic

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