What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef de Cuisine position at CookNSolo Restaurants?
CookNSolo Restaurants—the team behind acclaimed concepts like Zahav, Laser Wolf, Goldie, K’Far, Dizengoff, Lilah, Jaffa Bar, and Aviv (Miami)—is hiring a Chef de Cuisine to join our culinary leadership team.
We're looking for someone with proven experience leading a professional kitchen. The ideal candidate brings both creativity and discipline, excels at managing and motivating a team, and is committed to delivering excellence across all aspects of kitchen operations.
Key Responsibilities:
We're looking for someone with proven experience leading a professional kitchen. The ideal candidate brings both creativity and discipline, excels at managing and motivating a team, and is committed to delivering excellence across all aspects of kitchen operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all kitchen operations with consistency and focus
- Train, mentor, and oversee a team of cooks and sous chefs
- Manage hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and performance evaluations
- Handle disciplinary actions and terminations when necessary
- Support menu development and seasonal updates
- Maintain high standards for cleanliness, food safety, and organization
- Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships
- Collaborate with FOH, BOH & Corporate leadership to ensure seamless operations
- Prior experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef in a professional kitchen
- A leadership style rooted in accountability, communication, and execution
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Calm and effective under pressure
- A passion for hospitality and consistently delivering a great guest experience
- Confidence in making staffing decisions and building a high-performing team
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Dining discounts at all CookNSolo restaurants
- Access to our Wellness Program in partnership with A Better Life Therapy