What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef de Cuisine, The Hatch Paso Robles position at THE HATCH GROUP?
CDC - The Hatch Group
The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar - Paso Robles, CA
Our CDC is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations as they pertain to executing established menu items, training back of house, and adhering to food and labor cost goals. S/he will have a proven track record of cooking in a demanding environment as well as experience in training, development and management. Experience cooking with wood fire is a plus. Our CDC embodies our core values and inspires excitement for cooking and the future of our business in his/her team.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Establishes daily prep lists, delegates tasks, and plays an active role on the line to execute nightly dinner service
- Shows leadership in creating a culture that revolves around the experience and enjoyment of food and cooking while promoting The Hatch Group's culture and guiding principles
- Consistently and actively monitors kitchen operations and cleanliness, leading by example to ensure team adheres to sanitation, food safety and hygiene guidelines
- Plays role in recruitment, training and development initiatives as well as performance management and employee coaching
- Follows recipes, portion controls and presentation specifications as set by restaurant owners
- Responsible for food inventory and control
- Builds and maintains relationships and communication with all staff: culinary team, management, and ownership
- Follows proper ordering, inventory and receiving procedures, and is responsible for nightly ordering
- Creates special menu items, adhering to restaurant concept and target food costs
- Develops seasonal updates to specified menu items hitting goals for food cost, timely recipe development, staff training & communication, and menu roll-outs
- Collaborates cross-departmentally and with other restaurants in group to promote team cohesion across brands and departments
- Demonstrates high personal integrity, business ethics and takes every opportunity to promote the restaurant
- Ensures proper health and safety procedures are followed by all team members
- Uses conflict/resolution and problem-solving skills
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- At least 8-10 years cooking experience in a fast-paced restaurant with proven success in similar wood fire-focused culinary environment
- At least 5 years experience in a leadership role
- Culinary diploma/degree a plus
- CA food handlers card
- Passion for food & culinary excellence
- Ability to lead, take direction and work calmly and effectively under pressure
- High level of integrity, discipline and attention to detail
- Must be organized, detail-oriented and have a guest-first attitude
- English and Spanish speaking a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $82,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- Evening shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Performance bonus
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $82,500
