What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef de Cuisine position at The h.wood Group?
ABOUT US:
The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles based hospitality and lifestyle company with a diversified portfolio of upscale nightlife & restaurant concepts. The company is responsible for some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Delilah, The Nice Guy, and Bootsy Bellows, among many others. In addition to hospitality concepts, The h.wood Group offers corporate branding, catering, event production and marketing services. We are committed to providing a warm, inviting, and uniquely lavish experience for our diverse clientele. Our company is built on integrity, creating the world’s best restaurants, nightlife, and events.
ROLE SUMMARY:
The CDC will be responsible for day-to-day kitchen operations. This includes overseeing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality, consistency, and execution. They will work in conjunction with the Director of Culinary Operations on menu development including seasonal changes. To be successful in this position, you will need creativity, strong leadership, effective communication skills, and an understanding of managing food and labor costs. You will need to adhere to company standards and be able to carry them out.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles based hospitality and lifestyle company with a diversified portfolio of upscale nightlife & restaurant concepts. The company is responsible for some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Delilah, The Nice Guy, and Bootsy Bellows, among many others. In addition to hospitality concepts, The h.wood Group offers corporate branding, catering, event production and marketing services. We are committed to providing a warm, inviting, and uniquely lavish experience for our diverse clientele. Our company is built on integrity, creating the world’s best restaurants, nightlife, and events.
ROLE SUMMARY:
The CDC will be responsible for day-to-day kitchen operations. This includes overseeing kitchen staff, ensuring food quality, consistency, and execution. They will work in conjunction with the Director of Culinary Operations on menu development including seasonal changes. To be successful in this position, you will need creativity, strong leadership, effective communication skills, and an understanding of managing food and labor costs. You will need to adhere to company standards and be able to carry them out.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure exceptional quality of product produced and received.
- Control labor and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting, purchasing, and inventory control while focusing on creative cost controls and revenue generation solutions to maximize profit.
- Conduct daily line checks; Ensure that clear feedback is provided to kitchen staff, food service staff, and management.
- Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by local, state, and federal Health Department regulations comply as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and its equipment as well as training staff on proper sanitation guidelines.
- Ensure upkeep, repair, and maintenance of all kitchen equipment.
- Maintain compliance of all safe food handling procedures along with creating a safe working environment for all staff.
- Ensure proper staffing levels by assisting in the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring talented kitchen staff members in accordance with hiring policies.
- Manage scheduling, training, performance feedback, discipline, and terminations.
- Conduct ongoing training and professional development of kitchen staff.
- Other tasks as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Culinary Certificate or Degree by an accredited culinary agency preferred.
- Must be 18 years of age.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Minimum 4-6 years’ experience in a professional busy kitchen environment
- Must be able to deliver and exceed the expectations of a highly demanding clientele.
- Positive, honest, and energetic work ethic
- Track record of success; demonstrating upward career tracking
- Able to work ten hour-plus shifts and the ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time.
- Able to grasp, lift and/or carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
- Finger/hand dexterity to operate kitchen machinery, knives, etc.
- Able to withstand changes in temperature, occasional smoke, steam and heat and work in a confined area.
PERKS:
- Company Dining Discounts
- Medical, Vision and Dental with company contribution offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
- Company sponsored Life and AD&D insurance.
- Flexible PTO
