Chef De Cuisine

Donohoe Hospitality Services

$80K — $85K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience leading high-volume kitchens or culinary teams.
  • Culinary degree preferred, but strong practical skills are most important.
  • In-depth knowledge of food safety, handling, and preparation techniques.
  • Demonstrated leadership and the ability to inspire and mentor staff.
  • Ability to work well under pressure in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Creative mindset with attention to detail and flavor.

Responsibilities

  • Lead kitchen operations, driving creativity and high energy.
  • Train and mentor culinary staff to achieve excellence.
  • Analyze recipe costs to ensure profitability while maintaining quality.
  • Enforce operational checklists for daily prep routines.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen at all times.
  • Manage inventory, food supply orders, and waste control effectively.
  • Oversee food preparation for banquets with style and efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off and flexible leave arrangements.
  • Retirement plans for long-term financial security.
  • Opportunities for professional development and performance-based growth.
  • Supportive team culture that promotes creativity and collaboration.
Full Job Description
Chef de Cuisine
Department: Food & Beverage
Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000 annually (based on experience and performance)

What You'll Do

  • Lead all kitchen operations with precision, creativity, and high energy.
  • Train and mentor a team of culinary professionals to deliver excellence.
  • Analyze recipe costs and margins to ensure profitability and quality.
  • Maintain top-tier standards for taste, presentation, and portion control.
  • Enforce daily prep routines and operational checklists.
  • Keep the kitchen spotless, organized, and inspection-ready.
  • Manage food and supply orders, inventory, and waste control.
  • Oversee banquet and event food preparation with style and efficiency.
  • Monitor kitchen spending and maintain budget discipline.
  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards and hotel policies.
  • Collaborate with the F&B Manager on staffing and scheduling.
  • Rotate specials with seasonal creativity and guest appeal.
  • Maintain accurate waste, time, and temperature logs.
  • Report and resolve equipment maintenance issues proactively.
  • Promote a culture of safety and sanitation.
  • Uphold all hotel procedures and standards.

What You Bring

  • Proven experience leading a high-volume kitchen or hotel culinary team.
  • Culinary degree preferred-but your skills and hustle speak louder.
  • Deep knowledge of food handling, prep techniques, and kitchen systems.
  • Strong leadership and motivational skills with a passion for mentorship.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • A creative mindset with a sharp eye for detail and flavor.

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Freedom to innovate and shape a bold, seasonal menu.
  • Competitive salary with performance-based growth opportunities.
  • Supportive team culture that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Health and wellness benefits to keep you thriving inside and outside the kitchen.


Additional Responsibilities

  • Able to perform cost/profit analysis for all recipes.
  • Ensure that the level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation is adhered to consistently.
  • Ensure that daily checklists are being followed.
  • Consistently check all back-of-the-house areas for cleanliness and organization.
  • Prepare all food & supply orders.
  • Supervise daily food preparation for Banquets. Complete monthly food stock inventory.
  • Maintain checkbook to manage spending.
  • Become and remain knowledgeable of all food service standards and procedures and ensure that they are always met or exceeded.
  • Coordinate with Food & Beverage Manager on weekly schedule.
  • Ensure rotation of daily breakfast and dinner specials.
  • Maintain waste log and time and temperature log.
  • Monitor and report any maintenance issues.
  • Ability to instill safety and sanitation habits in all employees.
  • Adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the hotel, including but not limited to those contained in the employee handbook.


Education and Experience

  • Previous kitchen experience.
  • Previous hotel experience.
  • Culinary degree preferred


Skills and Abilities

  • Thorough knowledge of food handling and preparation techniques.
  • Ability to motivate and train employees in guest services.
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Good communication skills


Benefits and Perks

Donohoe Hospitality Services is pleased to offer employees a comprehensive Benefits Package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, leaves of absence, retirement plans, paid time off, and MORE! Through this selection of benefits and perks, we strive to provide employees with options that will enhance their quality of life in and out of work.

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