Chef de Cuisine

About Blackfoot Hospitality

Blackfoot Hospitality is a New York City–based hospitality group dedicated to creating warm, thoughtful, and memorable experiences; our restaurants and events spaces include: The Mary Lane, Market Table, The Clam, and The Little Owl, the Chef's Room at Little Owl, and The Little Owl TownHouse.  With a commitment to excellence in service, culinary creativity, and community engagement, our restaurants serve as welcoming spaces for both guests and staff. We believe in fostering environments where hospitality professionals can thrive while making a lasting impact on the guest experience.

We are looking for a chef de cuisine to lead and inspire our kitchen staff. The chef de cuisine will be responsible for designing the menu, hiring and training kitchen staff, collaborating with restaurant management, optimizing staff productivity, and stepping in to help wherever needed.

You should have excellent leadership skills with experience managing a team of kitchen staff in a high-pressure environment. Top candidates are creative, and passionate about great food and the guest experience.

Chef de Cuisine Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all food meets the highest quality standards and is served on time.
• Planning the menu and designing the plating presentation for each dish.
• Coordinating kitchen staff, and assisting them as required.
• Hiring and training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items.
• Stocktaking ingredients and equipment, and placing orders as needed.
• Enforcing best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Creating new and seasonal recipes and regularly updating the menu.
• Keeping track of new trends in the industry.
• Incorporating feedback from restaurant staff and patrons to make improvements or resolve issues.

Chef de Cuisine Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in a similar position.
• In-depth knowledge of food principles and best practices.
• Passion for creating incredible food that delights and attracts guests.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.
• Creative, innovative thinking.
• Exceptional standards for cleanliness, health, and safety.
• Experience managing inventories and stocktaking.
• Available to work on-call, shifts, after hours, over weekends, and on holidays.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (up to 10 hours per shift).
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. as needed.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

EEO Statement

Blackfoot Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We celebrate and support differences and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.