CDC

Lyonshare Public House  - Chef De Cuisine

We're seeking a talented and focused professional to lead our Culinary Program. Join the team of long-time Brooklyn Operator- Black Betty Owner & Peter Luger GM, and Manager at award winning Brooklyn restaurant, Gage & Tollner. Bud Schmelling .  Lyonshare Public House is a 16 month old busy, fast-paced, casual fine dining establishment. Awarded Best New Restaurant in The Hudson Valley. We're open for Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner service 5 days a week.  We're seeking a candidate with creative input and a calm presence. The strong leader of a growing, young talented culinary team. Community minded ; a teacher, not a yeller. Responsible and accountable for labor control, COGS, team scheduling etc.
Sucessful CDC candidates should hold a deep culinary curiosity and an earnest interest in Hospitality - in all its forms. The CDC needs to have extensive experience with upscale-casual & fine dining restaurant operations. In collaboration with the General Manager & Operating Owner the CDC will oversee all aspects of the health and wellbeing of the physical plant, the finer points of meal service - through to operational tasks include but are not limited to:

• Menu and recipe development

• Product identification
• Strong communication skill -  for suppliers and coworkers alike.
• Meat and Fish handling

• Basic and advanced cooking techniques including curing and fermentation
• Command of seasoning & flavor balance in all areas of food production
• Advanced knowledge of baking and pastry techniques and products

• Computer competency including spreadsheets & the Google Environment overall
• Scheduling 
• Inventory product procurement and menu development.
• Food Cost control and management

In addition, the position requires:

• Flexibility regarding schedules including availability on nights and weekends as needed
• Able to stand on your feet for extended periods of time potentially for the entire 8+ hour shift
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds
• Attention to every detail
• Professionally Curious and engaged 
• On time and prepared
• Regular administrative duties performed outside of the workplace including email communication, telephone calls, general computer work and meetings as needed