Chef de Cuisine (4507, Waikiki)

Redfish Poke Bar by Foodland is Honolulu's best spot for authentic and innovative poke bowls and much more, brought to you by the people who know poke best. Our second location, which is now open inside the Wayfinder Waikiki, will bring our passion for poke, local dishes and signature cocktails to one of the most historic and iconic neighborhoods in Honolulu.

Job Summary:

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for delivering an exceptional high quality food experience while also managing a profitable food operation. The Chef de Cuisine will work with the corporate chef to create and execute a must visit food establishment. The Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for delivering consistently outstanding dishes while implementing safe food handling practices, maintaining a clean and organized kitchen and managing food sales, and labor, food and supplies cost.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations. Make changes as necessitated by the needs of the business.
• Accountable for meeting budgets for food, labor and direct operating expenses as they pertain to the culinary department.
• Work in tandem with restaurant manager to hire, coach, counsel and conduct performance evaluations of direct reports.
• Collaborate with corporate Chef on on-going menu development for our standard menus, seasonal menu changes, internal menu tastings, and special events.
• Manage and continually monitor food production execution to ensure quality, consistency, efficiency, productivity and professionalism are at highest level.
• Take on new assignments with an eager and helpful demeanor.
• Responsible for proper ordering and inventory control.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of related experience.
• AOS Culinary School graduate or related training.
• Passionate culinarian with great palette and sense of presentation.
• Ability to multitask, adapt to change and work well in environment with time constraints.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills, performing work accurately and efficiently while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills including delegation skills.
• Ability to meet budgets including labor, food and applicable direct operating costs.
• Possess administrative skills: knowledge of spreadsheet, database, word processing programs, general office equipment: copier, fax, scanner.
• Able to work independently and on a team.
• Willingness to be open, to learn, and take on new responsibilities.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly.
• Ability to work flexible schedule including weekend and holidays in order to accommodate business levels.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Must comply with all company policies and requirements
• TB Clearance required.

Benefits include competitive wages, medical insurance, paid vacation and sick time, 401k retirement plan with a company match, and more!

How To Apply:

• Submit your resume as a PDF via this posting
• Apply in-person at the Redfish: 2375 Ala Wai Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815
• Apply online at www.redfishpoke.com/careers

With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Please provide a list of your work availability times for each day noted below:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• chef de cuisine or similar: 3 years (Preferred)
• kitchen/culinary management: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Honolulu, HI 96815 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000