Description
We are seeking a skilled Chef de Cuisine to join our team at Soho House Austin.
As a Chef de Cuisine, you will assist the Executive Chef in planning, organising, and leading the Kitchen Department.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Leading by example and working alongside the Executive Chef to deliver effective and efficient dining experiences
- Overseeing the back of house operation, staffing, food production, and accommodating special requests and dietary restrictions
- Maintaining Health and Safety standards set by Soho House and local government
- Establishing professional relationships with the team and providing educational opportunities to develop skills
- Leading "Cook House" education and training demos, trips, and on-the-job staff development
- Influencing processes to run an effective and efficient kitchen while maintaining high food quality and controls
- Purchasing and producing top-quality food to create seasonal menus
- Managing staff schedules, payroll, kitchen set up and breakdown, production, and uniforms
- Instilling teamwork and synergy between front and back of house staff
- Partnering with the Executive Chef to develop event menus, food preparation, and food costs
- Sharing responsibility for proper storing procedures, food orders, food cost, equipment, sanitation, and hygiene
- Reporting and following up on maintenance issues and ensuring all kitchen equipment is working properly
- Curating and maintaining distributor and purveyor relationships
Requirements:
- Minimum 4-5 years of experience working in a similar volume-based business
- Culinary training and professional experience
- Experience in training and leading a team, as well as producing large quantities of food
- Excellent knowledge of quality food operations and management of P&L's, labor, purchasing, vendors, and quality control
- Food Serve Safe certification and experience with local sanitation regulations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Health Care + 401K: full-time employees are eligible for full benefits
- Paid Time Off: full-time employees have sick days and vacation days
- Career Development: opportunities for domestic and international career progression
- Soho Impact: empowering the Soho House community to make positive change
- Learning & Development: extensive range of internal and external courses
- Cookhouse & House Tonic: celebrating our passion for food and drink
- Team Events: regular events such as fitness sessions, cinema screenings, and art classes
- Team Meal: a substantial meal provided free of charge while on duty