Chef de Cuisine

At Fishbar, we pride ourselves on creating exceptional dining experiences for our guests through high-quality, innovative dishes and outstanding service. We're seeking a dynamic and passionate Culinary Instructor / Chef to join our team and elevate the skills of our back-of-house staff. This role will focus on teaching new culinary techniques, innovative cooking methods, and creative recipe development to inspire and upskill our kitchen team.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Chef to work alongside our existing kitchen team, sharing their knowledge of modern cooking trends, innovative dishes, and advanced techniques. This is a non-operational position focused solely on skill development and culinary education. You will serve as a mentor, guiding our team through hands-on cooking demonstrations and training sessions to enhance their culinary proficiency and inspire creativity in the kitchen.

• Culinary Training: Develop and deliver engaging training sessions to the back-of-house team, focusing on new cooking techniques, modern presentation styles, and innovative recipe development.
• Recipe Development: Introduce and demonstrate new, creative, and seasonal dishes, encouraging the team to experiment and refine their cooking approaches.
• Skill Enhancement: Teach advanced knife skills, plating techniques, cooking methods (e.g., sous-vide, fermentation, molecular gastronomy, etc.), and any other relevant skills to improve overall culinary knowledge.
• Collaborative Menu Innovation: Work closely with the kitchen team to brainstorm and design menu items that are both innovative and aligned with the restaurant's culinary identity.
• Team Empowerment: Inspire and motivate the kitchen staff to embrace creativity and continuously improve their cooking abilities, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Cooking Demonstrations: Lead live cooking demonstrations and offer constructive feedback to team members as they prepare dishes.
• Follow-Up and Evaluation: Monitor progress and provide continuous feedback to ensure skills are being applied effectively in daily kitchen operations.

• Proven experience as a professional chef, with a strong background in high-end, innovative culinary techniques.
• Previous experience teaching or mentoring kitchen staff in a professional setting is highly preferred.
• Expertise in contemporary cooking methods, kitchen technologies, and modern presentation techniques.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex techniques in an approachable and engaging manner.
• A passion for culinary education and a desire to inspire creativity in others.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and engage with diverse team members.
• Culinary degree or equivalent formal training is preferred, but extensive practical experience will be considered.

• Strong organizational skills to structure training sessions and materials.
• Ability to develop engaging training resources, such as recipe handouts, instructional videos, or online materials, if needed.
• Open-minded and adaptable to new trends and methods in the culinary field.

At Fishbar, we believe that culinary innovation and continuous learning are key to staying ahead in the ever-evolving food industry. As our Culinary Instructor / Chef Consultant, you will play a critical role in elevating our kitchen team’s capabilities while fostering a culture of excellence and creativity. If you are passionate about teaching, sharing your expertise, and pushing the boundaries of the culinary arts, we would love to have you on board.