Chef de Cuisine - Casual Restaurant

Location – Waimea, Big Island, HI

Salary - $85-95k

Benefits - MDV, 401k w/ company match, paid vacation, life insurance

Seeking a talented Chef de Cuisine to oversee kitchen teams, craft menus, and drive high-quality culinary execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and staff management — oversee food preparation, supervise and schedule cooks, maintain kitchen workflow, and support all outlets with consistent, high-quality execution.
• Drive culinary quality, menu development, and cost control — create and revise menus, monitor food and labor costs, enforce cost-control procedures, and ensure all recipes, sanitation practices, and safety standards are upheld.
• Support the Executive Chef and overall culinary program — assume leadership in the Executive Chef’s absence, coordinate with stewards and other departments, maintain equipment and kitchen cleanliness, and resolve guest or staff concerns promptly.

Qualifications

• Culinary expertise with leadership experience — typically six years of culinary work and schooling, with proven ability to supervise, train, evaluate, and discipline kitchen staff while maintaining high production standards.
• Strong operational and administrative skills — capable in labor management, cost analysis, payroll approval, recipe documentation, menu planning, and the use of kitchen technology and computer-based systems.
• Knowledge of modern culinary techniques and safety standards — well-versed in current food trends, culinary methods, sanitation requirements, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance (Food Safety Certification preferred).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Kamuela, HI 96743: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000