Chef de Cuisine

Location: Austin, Texas (Barton Creek area)
Shifts: Night and day shift availability is required.

Company Overview:
Café Largesse is a uniquely designed café and wine bar in the heart of Austin, offering a creative space to showcase innovative culinary talents. Café Largesse blends tradition and innovation to create memorable experiences. The café’s kitchen is as interestingly built as the menu itself, fostering an environment of creativity and collaboration.

Job Overview:
The Chef de Cuisine will play a vital role in leading Café Largesse’s kitchen, contributing to the creative direction and ensuring an exceptional dining experience. This position requires a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings a passion for culinary innovation, and is excited to work in a uniquely designed kitchen space.

Reporting:
The Chef de Cuisine reports directly to the Owners.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:Creative Culinary Leadership:

• Lead the creative development of seasonal menus, specials, and events, aligning with Café Largesse's creative ethos.
• Collaborate with the team to craft dishes that are both delicious and visually stunning, with a focus on innovation and presentation.
• Work any kitchen station as needed, including hot line, prep, and garde manger.

Food Quality and Safety:

• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and safety.
• Develop and implement food safety systems, including shelf life, storage, sanitation, and efficiency protocols in accordance with local county regulations.

Financial Management:

• Manage budgets for cost of goods (COG), cost of labor (COL), supplies, equipment, and maintenance.
• Oversee inventory, daily ingredient ordering, and prep planning to ensure optimal kitchen performance.

Team Development:

• Recruit, hire, and onboard culinary talent.
• Mentor and train staff to foster a positive, creative, and collaborative kitchen culture.
• Conduct performance reviews, manage attendance, and implement performance improvement plans when necessary.

Operational Oversight:

• Create and manage standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the savory kitchen.
• Maintain communication and accountability through daily reporting and team updates.

Kitchen Culture:

• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Lead by example, emphasizing mentorship, communication, and collaboration.

Requirements:

• 3 years of experience in a high-quality, professional kitchen.
• 2 years in a management role (Sous Chef or Chef).
• Culinary degree preferred.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while fostering creativity.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Fluency in English; Spanish is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $70,000- $80,000 annually (based on experience and performance).
• Employer-sponsored health insurance.
• PTO (Paid Time Off).
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Work in a dynamic and creative environment that celebrates innovation and collaboration.

Schedule:

• Full-time position with night and day shift availability required.

Join Café Largesse:

If you’re passionate about leading a creative kitchen, pushing the boundaries of culinary art, and being part of Austin’s vibrant food scene, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today to bring your creativity and leadership to Café Largesse.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000- $80,000 per year
Work Location: In-person (Barton Creek area, Austin, Texas)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Commute:

• Austin, TX 78735 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX 78735: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000