Darling Jack's Tavern, the new restaurant from Chef Marcie Turney + Valerie Safran of Safran Turney Hospitality (Barbuzzo, Little Nonna's + Bud & Marilyn's) is accepting resumes for Chef de Cuisine.
We are currently seeking a talented and driven Chef de Cuisine who has a progressive culinary background + experience in regional American cuisine. A chef who understands how to recreate classics with a fresh, new approach, making memorable dishes. Our food is known for rustic presentation, big flavors, seasonality, creative ideas for vegetables/grains, preserving, charcuterie + handcrafted foods.
We are seeking a strong leader for a very solid kitchen team of Sous Chefs, line cooks, prep + porters! A Chef who leads by example, delegates responsibilities, holds people accountable for their actions + maintains an organized BOH. We offer our new CDC a great support system of Sous Chefs + a Culinary Director for guidance, etc...
We are looking for that person who comes in + EARNS the respect of the team and is a natural leader. A Chef who understands consistency + takes time to train everyone from how an ingredient is prepared--- to the turn out-- to the presentation of all dishes.
- Salary Range (depends upon experience) 75K-90k
- 2 weeks of paid time off per year, 1 week after 6 months
- 50% paid healthcare for you from the tier you choose
- we pay up to 2% match of your 401k
- dining privileges within the restaurant group
** You will be responsible for maintaining a cohesive BOH team and managing the BOH daily operations.
** Qualified candidates will have: 2-5 years of experience as an Exec Sous Chef or Chef De Cuisine in a well-rated, high-volume restaurant. You will be responsible for building a cohesive BOH team and managing the BOH daily operations.
** Experience hiring, training, scheduling, managing and mentoring an hourly line cook team.
** Experience delegating responsibilities and mentoring a team of 3+ sous chefs.
** Licensed + experience in Serv-Safe regulations, Philadelphia Health Codes + routine health inspections.
** Experience in labor cost, food cost + food inventory.
** Knowledge of vegetable cookery, grains + showing creative ways to elevate salads and vegetables.
** Strong leadership skills + the ability to lead-by-example.
** Experience with standardized recipes, par sheets, prep sheets, teaching all prep/line cooks to taste all food, ensuring consistency throughout kitchen.
** A minimum of an associate's degree from a culinary focused university preferred.
** List of references!!!