Chef de Cuisine

Michelin Starred, Celebrity Chef, Is Seeking a Restaurant Chef for The Ridge Club, a Luxury Roof-top, Private Residence Club!

Our Ideal Candidate is:

A detail oriented culinary leader who will be a hands-on mentor in the kitchen with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and create an amazing experience for both our guests and our staff. You will lead all culinary operations, providing insight and guidance to every member of the kitchen staff, develop seasonal menus and specials and work closely with the general manager and corporate culinary and operations teams to further the success of the restaurant. You have expertise in cooking techniques, financial reporting, inventory control, labor cost management, an impeccable eye for detail, and a high level of professionalism. #ZR

You will supervise and coordinate the planning, training, and leadership necessary to achieve stated objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness and sanitation. You will work with corporate chefs and HR to develop internship program that embraces diversity, education, and discipline and lead execution of service and staff development using a variety of management tools, including line checks, mentorship, and performance management.

What you bring to the table:

• Personal Attributes
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills
  • Gracious spirit of hospitality
  • Intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity
  • Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of food education
  • Ability to work clean, organized, and lead a team
• Professional Attributes
  • Extensive knowledge of kitchen fundamentals (knife skills, butchery, sauces, fabrication, all kitchen stations)
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to analyze data
  • Have a strong eye towards development both personal and for your team
  • Desire to teach and mentor both your staff and culinary interns
• Basic Qualifications
  • 6 years' experience in a fine dining high volume kitchen, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
  • Culinary degree preferred
  • Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols
  • Working knowledge of HR practices and labor laws
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds
  • Have the stamina to work in excess of 40 hours per week
  • Spanish language skills a plus

We are equal opportunity employers committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and will consider candidates with criminal histories in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws. We offer reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.