5+ years in high-level management in fast-paced upscale Food and Beverage operations
Strong leadership and communication skills
Extensive knowledge of French cuisine
Experience in fine dining and high-volume operations in metropolitan areas and winter resorts
Degree in Culinary Arts preferred
Familiarity with MS Office, Google, and POS systems
Responsibilities
Establish quality controls for food execution, taste, and presentation
Achieve and maintain labor and COGS controls to meet budgets
Conduct routine checks of food quality standards
Supervise new menu additions and changes under the Chef/Owner
Oversee hiring, scheduling, and training of kitchen staff
Manage vendor orders, invoices, and inventory
Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with food safety regulations
Collaborate with Front of House Management for staff training and events
Participate in budgeting and financial planning
Benefits
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Generous Health Plan with HSA Match
Paid Time-off
Cell Phone Service Allowance
Discounts at Company-owned Resorts and Golf Courses
Full Job Description
Job Title: Chef de Cuisine, Le Depot Brasserie
Company: Le Depot Brasserie/Reef
Compensation: $75,000-$95,000
Location: Le Depot Brasserie; Park City, UT
This an exciting opportunity for a growing restaurant group, who has partnered with Reef, led by James Beard Award Winning located in the heart of Park City, Utah, an internationally renowned ski destination. Our two new culinary concepts in Old Town Park City consist of a 100 seat brasserie and bar, Le Depot Brasserie, and a French pastry & coffee shop, Union Patisserie.
Position Summary:
The Chef de Cuisine (CDC) supervises and coordinates all culinary and related operations of the restaurants and outlets. The CDC is the BOH counterpart to the General Manager. These two positions work hand in hand to ensure that the managers are executing their responsibilities and that food and beverage service and quality expectations are met.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for establishing quality controls of food execution, taste, and presentation; this is a hands-on role, and the CDC is expected to be in the kitchen, expediting on a full-time basis
Responsible for achieving and maintaining labor and COGS controls to meet or exceed budgets
Conduct routine checks of food to meet quality standards
Supervises and coordinates all new menu additions and changes with and under the direction of the Chef/Owner
Oversee all kitchen employees, including hiring, scheduling, and training
Works with vendors to place orders, manage invoices, and inventories etc
Ensures the kitchen is immaculately clean and compliant with all regulatory requirements for food handling, sanitation, and employment law and safety
Works with Pastry Chef to ensure all desserts and pastries meet quality standards
Works with Front of House Management as a team, communicates well and participates in staff training and education
Oversee events and private parties
Be actively involved in budgeting, cost control and financial planning
Qualifications:
5 years + in high-level management required in a fast-paced upscale Food and Beverage operation, ideally with a diverse background in hotels, fine dining, and French cuisine
Impeccable leadership and communication skill
Cutting-edge technical food & beverage knowledge
Ideal candidates have relevant fine dining experience and High-Volume operations in major metropolitan cities as well as winter resorts.
Extensive experience and knowledge of French cuisine required
Degree in Culinary Arts is preferred
Business and management principles involved in strategic planning
Strong Leadership Track Record
Knowledge in MS Office, Google and popular POS and Reservation systems
Experienced with principles and processes for providing customer and employee services
Physical Requirements:
Most work tasks are performed indoors with some outdoor activity
Position requires walking and giving direction most of the working day
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity
Ability to stand for long hours and lift 50lbs
Company Benefits:
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Generous Health Plan with HSA Match
Paid Time-off
Cell Phone Service Allowance
Discounts at Company-owned Resorts and Golf Courses
