Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions
Chef de Cuisine French Concept Los Angeles CA
Salary: $120000 – $130000
Hollywood French brasserie is looking for a talented Chef de Cuisine to run the day to day operation! Looking for an individual that is passionate about ingredients, scratch cooking, and working with a wood-fired grill. The team is looking for a hands-on leader who is still passionate about actively cooking every night. Background in French technique, Western Mediterranean cuisine and respected restaurants required; specific French cuisine restaurants a plus!
Great opportunity for someone looking to dip their toes into a boutique hotel, while still getting the ingredient-driven nature of restaurants.
Chef de Cuisine Responsibilities:
- Menu development and recipe costing, keeping track of new trends in the industry
- Ensuring that all food meets the highest standards of quality and consistency by actively working stations during dinner service
- Recruiting, hiring, training and development of culinary team members
- Communicate with vendors regarding ordering, new product offerings, pricing, and all other product-related issues
- Proactively managing costs and budgets, maintaining proper ordering and inventory
- Ensuring best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen
Chef de Cuisine Preferred Requirements:
- 3+ years of senior culinary leadership experience as an Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Senior Sous Chef
- Proven experience in French and/or Mediterranean cuisine executed at a high level in respected restaurants
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Chef-driven restaurant experience required
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Any prior hotel experience a plus!
- Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities
- Creative, innovative thinking, collaborative and able to give and receive feedback
- Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety
- Experience in managing inventory and cost controls
- Flexible schedule, including weekends, and on holidays
Benefits Include:
- Base Salary in the $120-130k range
- Generous PTO
- Medical Benefits
- Parking
- Dry Cleaning