Busy East Hampton restaurant, Moby’s, is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for it’s upcoming summer season.
Moby’s is located in a charmingly restored property from the 1880s on a quaint stretch of Highway 27 that leads to Montauk, adapting to the times with extensive to-go offerings, outdoor and patio seating. Moby’s offers an Italian menu of wood-fired pizza, pasta, sides and salads, along with bottled cocktails and wine, offered for pick-up and dining.
CDC will report directly to Ownership. The position’s responsibilities will evolve as the season goes on and more team members are brought on. A flexible, can do anything attitude is required.
*housing is provided
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Monitoring daily labor and food cost reporting sheets to ensure costs are trending within budgeted parameters
- Maintain all food inventory: order, receive and account for all food products and purchases.
- Hire, orient and train all BOH staff to ensure that the highest standards quality are met.
- Schedules for BOH team
- Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by local, state & federal Health Department regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and its equipment along with New York State Covid 19 legislature.
- Maintain Moby’s core menu and identity while adapting offerings with local farm produce and creating specials as needed
- Expedite as needed
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of previous experience as a CDC or Executive Sous Chef
- Bi-lingual in Spanish huge plus
- Experience leading a team of 25+, including porter team
- Must have NYC or Suffolk County food handlers certification, or willing to obtain certification upon hire
- Food ordering and inventory knowledge mandatory
- Strong financial and computer skills; experience working with and understanding of P&L’s.
- Good knowledge of food trends with a focus on quality, production, food cost controls, and presentation.
- Ability to lead and discipline a team, and positively influence employee behavior. Scheduling a team of 25+.
- Experience with a wood-burning oven and making fresh pasta
- Experience in a high volume service (500+ nightly covers) and production environment
The job description isn’t meant to be complete list of your qualifications or all the things you’ll do.
Housing is provided along with health benefits.
Position starting as soon as possible.
Competitive salary.
To be considered, please reply to this posting with a cover letter detailing your interest and your resume.
