Chef de Cuisine

Job Overview
Sam's Graces Cafe, a scratch, carefully crafted, artisan-prepared food cafe is currently seeking experienced individuals with kitchen management experience to join our team. Interested candidates should have experience preparing European and American inspired brunch, lunch and dinner, traditional, but high quality breakfast fare, wood-fired, brick oven pizzas and typical bistro dishes which includes braised meats, stews, slowly-simmered sauces, homemade stocks, soups, grilled meat and fish, fresh pasta, risotto . . .

Responsibilities

• Create a weekly prep list in order to prepare all menu items for daily service
• Expedite and assist in the execution of all menu items ordered by guests.
• Hire, train and maintain a staff of line cooks, prep cooks, pizza cooks and dishwashers
• Monitor proper sanitation practices in order to maintain a clean, sanitary, organized, efficient working environment.
• Provide feedback on menu planning, food safety practices, and overall guest experience.
• Assist in inventory management.
• Adhere to the philosophies, procedures and policies already established without wavering.

Skills

• Strong background in food service management with experience in line cooking all stations including entrees for breakfast, lunch and dinner, brick oven pizza, salads and desserts.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in team management and supervising staff.
• Knowledge of food production processes, including cooking techniques and food handling best practices.
• Familiarity with inventory control systems and menu planning strategies.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Experience in hospitality settings, particularly fine dining or culinary environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also demonstrating independent initiative

Education and Experience

• Culinary degree preferred and/or a minimum of 5 years working as a Chef/Sous Chef
• Prior management experience
• Must be Food Handler Certified or able to obtain a certification upon hire
• Basic computer skills are required
• Ability to operate heavy duty industrial kitchen equipment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employees must be able to:

• Stand for long periods of time
• Walk
• Use hands
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb on ladders
• Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Must be able to life 50 pounds frequently

Sam's Graces Cafe is a 100% tobacco/vape-free, cell phone free working environment without exception.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000 - $55,000