Mourad and Aziza are Michelin guide restaurants led by James Beard semi-finalist Chef Mourad Lahlou. Our food is a modern interpretation of a cuisine deeply rooted in the past. Chef Mourad's vision pays homage to those roots, taking the culinary resources from the Bay Area and showcasing both the vibrant flavors of Morocco as well as the spirit of innovation from a collaborative team.

Qualifications for a Chef de Cuisine should entail:

--Involved in collaborative menu planning with Chef Mourad for a la carte, large format, pastry and tasting menus to create unified and consistent experience.  

--Coordinates and schedules the work of all chefs, cooks and other culinary personnel. Continuous training and development of chefs and cooks. 

--Develops recipes and techniques for food preparation and presentation which help to assure consistently high quality and to minimize food cost. Constant collaborative R+D.

--Creates menu descriptions for all FOH/BOH employees.

--Maintain positive relationship with FOH staff. Lead monthly training classes.

--Coordinate all private parties and off site events with Catering Director.

--Manage and lead all sourcing, purchasing and maintain relations with vendors and farmers.

--Maintain and track a consistent monthly inventory

--Responsible for hiring, scheduling and payroll for all kitchen employees. Ensures proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality

--Prepares necessary data for the budget; projects annual food, labor and other costs and monitors actual financial results; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met. Must be able to read and understand a P+L

--Ensures high standard of sanitation and cleanliness in line with all Federal/State health code requirements as well as HACCP compliance.

--Safeguards all food preparation employees by implementing training to increase their knowledge about safety, sanitation and accident prevention principles.

--Firm belief in creating a work/life balance for all employees

--Must possess the right mindset to push for daily self-improvement. 

--Previous fine dining experience preferred
--More importantly, knows how to have fun and inspire the team.

Salary BOE. Fully paid Health insurance. Two weeks paid vacation. Bonus plan.

 Mourad seeks Chef de Cuisine