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SA Hospitality Group

BOH - Chef De Cuisine

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

Position Purpose: the chef oversees the kitchen operations and assists in menu development ... Communicate last minute menu changes, 86 items efficiently to front of the house team (in the ...

sahg

BOH - Chef De Cuisine

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$73K - $99K/yr

Position Purpose: the chef oversees the kitchen operations and assists in menu development ... Communicate last minute menu changes, 86 items efficiently to front of the house team (in the ...

sahg

BOH - Chef De Cuisine

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$73K - $99K/yr

Position Purpose: the chef oversees the kitchen operations and assists in menu development ... Communicate last minute menu changes, 86 items efficiently to front of the house team (in the ...

sahg

BOH - Chef De Cuisine

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$73K - $99K/yr

Position Purpose: the chef oversees the kitchen operations and assists in menu development ... Communicate last minute menu changes, 86 items efficiently to front of the house team (in the ...

Roberta's MSG

BOH-Chef de Cuisine

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Chef de Cuisine Reports To: Executive Chef Direct Reports: Executive Sous and Sous Chefs Roberta ... We put in the work to butcher our own meat, hand stretch our cheese, bake our own bread, and make ...

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CredentialsCulinary degree, experience in professional kitchensSimilar culinary background, often with personal chef certifications
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Employer & IndustryHotels, resorts, private clubs, large estatesPrivate individuals or families
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for full-time, in-house culinary staffSeeking personalized, on-demand meal preparation

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BOH - Chef De Cuisine

Manhattan, NY • On-site

SA Hospitality Group
Restaurants • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$80K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee kitchen operations and assist in menu development, inventory management, and cost control.

  • Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes during scheduled meal periods, ensuring food quality and presentation.

  • Manage culinary staff performance, provide training, and communicate food-related issues to the front of the house team.

Job description

SA Hospitality Group is Italian at heart, the vision of Gherardo Guarducci and Dimitri Pauli who have translated old-world sensibilities to appeal to modern-day New York City clientele. Since 2003, SA Hospitality Group has expanded to a selective group of iconic New York neighborhoods with its three brands: Sant Ambroeus, Casa Lever, Felice with 24 restaurant locations in Manhattan, Southampton, NY, East Hampton, NY, Aspen, CO, Milan, Italy, and Palm Beach, FL.
Position Purpose: the chef oversees the kitchen operations and assists in menu development, inventory, purchasing of supplies and cost control.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
As Manager
  • Assist executive chef when he is present and take responsibility when he is absent (specific examples: find staff to cover call outs, handle employee conflicts, report problems on time, handle food deliveries, etc.)
  • Assist with staff food training and the generation of the necessary training materials (creating recipes others can follow, scheduling tastings to keep the quality of product consistent, attending pre-shift meetings to explain specials of the day, teaching about ingredients and their origin, etc.

Service
  • Be present in the kitchen during the service of all meal periods you are scheduled for: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner.
  • Prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes while following the pace of orders.
  • Communicate last minute menu changes, 86 items efficiently to front of the house team (in the absence or when directed by executive chef)
  • Communicate all food-related issues to the appropriate to front of the house team (in the absence or when directed by executive chef.
  • Required to work in the line if needed and requested by the executive chef.

Labor/Staff Management
  • Continually review and manage performance of all culinary staff and share feedback with chef (monitor all cooks and their work, coach when improvements are needed, alert executive chef or corporate chef if there are any issues, etc.)
  • Understand, follow, and direct others in current safety procedures.

Product/Food Presentation
  • Assist in and do preparation of the dishes while training others to achieve consistency.
  • Monitor each dish presentation as set up and directed by executive chef and achieve 100% consistency during service.
  • Continually assist in creating of new offerings (specials and seasonal menu changes)
  • Maintain the quality and the presentation of food to achieve favorable guest feedback.

Financial
  • Follow company procedures to ensure proper and accurate food ordering.
  • Maintain proper inventory of food items - make sure we don't run out, make sure food produce is always fresh, etc.
  • Assist executive chef in keeping the food cost and labor cost aligned to given goals.
  • Maintain strong communication with front of the house management at all times.

Administrative
  • Assist executive chef with proposals of the menu changes hand in hand with costing ingredients search and tasting preparations.
  • Assist chef in following procedures when it comes to menu changes (introducing the dishes, creating menu descriptions, organizing tasting for service staff in timely manner, etc.)
  • Keep all culinary and back of the house documentation up to date including, but not limited to:
    • Job Duties and Opening/Closing Checklists
    • Food Operations Manual/ Recipe Book
    • Personnel Forms - such as new hire paperwork, termination form, etc. (please ask managers for instructions if needed)
  • Communicate and work closely with PR team to highlight the food offerings and to respond to media inquiries.
  • Attend all meetings requested by Director of Operations and Ownership or when chef requests it.
  • Check company OUTLOOK for all incoming email communication.
  • Participate in Avero reporting / Remain up to date with daily reports.
  • Ensure compliance with all health department rules and regulations to pass the inspections.

Self-Development
It is understood that as the Chef de Cuisine you are responsible to maintain current knowledge of the world of foods and ingredients. You will be required to continually develop this knowledge on your own time and follow the current successful local trends. G&D Restaurant Associates Company will assist in any way possible with any educational goals that relate to your work duties and responsibilities.
Minimal Essential Requirements:
  • The ability to work as part of a team, and personal cleanliness.
  • Time management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of production.
  • Active listening, learning skills, reading, and speaking comprehension skills.
  • Ability to lift up to 30lbs.
  • Must be available to work 53 hours per week.

ADA: SA Hospitality Group will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity in order to complete Form I-9 within 72 hours of commencing work. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination.

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