CDC, Jenkintown

As Chef De Cuisine, you are responsible for all culinary oversight in our scratch-based kitchen operation. You serve as the culinary nuts-and-bolts in our restaurants while managing and staying accountable for your team of culinarians. Our Restaurants run using a traditional brigade system. As Chef de Cuisine, you are the second in command. You report directly to the Chef Operator and the Sous Chefs and Chefs-in-training report directly to you.

Responsibilities

Oversee all culinary operations in a scratch-based kitchen; Lead and motivate the chefs-in-training team by modeling culinary expertise and a good attitude; Oversee and uphold food quality and presentation across walk-in, pick-up & delivery orders; Oversee the quality of fresh ingredients received from farm partners, while overseeing inventory, supply, prep lists, ordering, and QA processes; Run successful shifts by organizing the deployment board and managing the prep schedule; Execute line checks while measuring what's ready to serve, what needs to be prepared, and potential waste; Manage and maintain a tight and orderly kitchen operation, including storage, labeling, preparation, and all safety protocols; Maintain the 'A' letter grade from the Health Department; Manage kitchen facilities, following up on maintenance of culinary equipment, cleanliness, and organization; Collaborate with the Chef Operator to manage labor and food cost; Build the kitchen team by assisting in interviewing, hiring, providing performance improvement, and disciplinary action; Actively give feedback through the DIRECT model; Uphold Dig's anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies

Requirements

1-2+ years managing a restaurant team; The ability to demonstrate and execute an exceedingly strong work ethic; Skills to motivate and develop the culinarians on your team; An appreciation for the people you work with; The ability to perform physical requirements of the position (the ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds); The willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in whenever necessary; The desire for professional improvement and the process of learning; The drive to network and build strong ties in your restaurant's community; The ability to take many variables to find the best solution to a problem; Excellent communication skills; An eye for detail and solving challenges; Food Safety Certification

Benefits

16 weeks of Fully Paid Parental Leave (for primary and secondary caregivers); Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision); Paid Time Off; 401K program; Phone Reimbursement; Commuter Benefits; Complimentary DIG Meals every day; Short-Term Disability; Quarterly bonus potential; Annual increase