What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef de Cuisine position at Pizzeria Alberico?
Description: The CDC oversees all daily culinary operations. At Pizzeria Alberico, our goal is to craft a menu that closely mirrors the traditional ingredients of classic Neapolitan cuisine. It's essential to build positive teams dedicated to the pursuit of excellence. As a role model, you must exemplify outstanding behavior, attitude, respect for all, and leadership.
This position will have the opportunity to explore and create dishes, define steps of service, establish systems, and hire staff. Your direct supervisor will be the Director of Culinary, who will coordinate changes and help achieve budget objectives. These budget objectives, set at the beginning of each year, are expected to be met. Any issues in reaching these goals should be promptly discussed with the Director of Culinary and the FHG Accountant.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leadership
- Consistent, steady leadership of employee teams towards the vision of hospitality excellence and operational effectiveness
- Consistent execution of service 5 nights a week
- Work with GM to build a strong working relationship and set restaurant goals
- Exemplify Frasca Hospitality Group Core Characteristics
- Financial
- Analysis of daily sales, covers and expenses against targets
- Manage labor on a daily basis to achieve desired target
- Manage Food costing to budget target
- Explanation of any budget variance related to kitchen labor or COGS
- Development
- Selection, development and growth of Sous chefs
- Responsible for hiring for FFW line level kitchen staff
- Creation and management of training documents and procedures
- Perform staff evaluations and develop meaningful relationships with team members
- Foster and grow a culture of enlightened hospitality
- Culinary
- Set the direction and ambitions for FFW menus including special events
- Coordination of all food ordering and needed supplies
- Educate and inspire all employees with regards to food, technique and Napoli
- Property Management
- Ensure the restaurant's cleanliness
- Coordination of repairs and regular maintenance
Requirements of the Position
- In-depth knowledge of Italian cuisine and culture
- At least 2 years of culinary management experience, with a specific focus and passion for pizza
- Proficiency in executing high volumes of Private Dining Room (PDR) events and buyouts
- Experience in interpreting and analyzing Profit and Loss (P&L) statements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Google Drive, Excel, and Word
- Familiarity with Tock, Restaurant 365, and Toast
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, exhibiting professionalism and confidence
- Exceptional multitasking abilities
- Knowledge of international wines and culinary practices
- Demonstrated collaborative work in a leadership role
Personal Qualities:
Self-discipline, initiative and leadership ability is critical. You must have the ability to motivate staff to work as a team. Strong multitasking and communication skills are important to a functionally smooth team. You should strive to portray positivity at all times and lead by example. It is important to be empathetic, fair, and focus on having a good attitude.
Compensation & Benefits:
Range: Salary $70,000 - 78,000 based on experience
Frasca Hospitality Group offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package to eligible employees. The benefits include employee medical premium covered at 100%, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, sick and vacation paid leave, holiday pay, 401(k) with company contribution, employee assistance program and an alternative transportation incentive program. Frasca Hospitality Group Manager Benefit Package includes internal and external dining stipends, professional development and more. Bonus Potential based on performance.
Frasca Hospitality Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status
Salary : $70,000 - $78,000