Chef de Cuisine
Porter House, part of the Restaurant Collection at the Deutsche Bank Center, is seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine.
The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for establishing and executing superior guest experience through excellent food and hospitality. This position supports the Executive Chef by organizing, planning, and directing all aspects of daily kitchen operations. The Chef de Cuisine must have a passion for creating delicious food, building and leading high performing teams, and delivering hospitality to stakeholders.
Our Ideal Candidate will:
- Oversee and hold the Sous Chef team accountable in effective daily operating procedures in all areas of the restaurant
- Lead a high performing kitchen team and maintain excellence & hospitality throughout each day’s specific service periods, ensuring consistent executive of foot and timely flow of service
- Demonstrate a proactive awareness of seasonal ingredient changes and partner with the Executive Chef to maintain menu changes in a timely and relevant manner
- Sets an example of a positive, collaborative work environment for both the service and kitchen teams, ensuring clear communication at all times
- Ensure that proper systems are in place to ensure back of house operations are kept clean, safe and up to all “A” level health code standards.
- Complete all assigned administrative requirements accurately and on time
- Provides feedback and guidance with excellence and hospitality in mind, ensuring that all team members have a pathway for growth and development
- Consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of Sous Chef experience in similar environment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, restaurant scheduling, inventory and purchasing experience necessary
- English fluency and Spanish preferred, but not required
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time
Personal Attributes
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
- Gracious spirit of hospitality
- Intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity
- Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of food education
- Ability to work clean, organized, and lead a team
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary of $85,000 - $110,000, plus bonus potential
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off to support you with an active life outside of work
- Flexible Spending Options (health care, dependent care, transit & parking)
- 401(k) to help you invest in your future
Porter House provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
