Senior Chef de Cuisine

Join a high-level, dinner-focused kitchen where creativity, structure, and leadership come together to deliver an exceptional culinary experience. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a well-supported operation while working alongside a visionary culinary leader.

Senior Chef de Cuisine Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Dining discounts
• Consistent scheduling with two set days off
• Strong work-life balance culture (no unnecessary late nights)
• Growth opportunities as the concept expands

Senior Chef de Cuisine Requirements & Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience in a high-standard, dinner-focused kitchen
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a full BOH team through service
• Strong financial acumen with hands-on experience managing food cost, inventory, and waste
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm, composed, and decisive during high-pressure service periods

Must Haves:

• Hands-on leadership style — actively running the line and setting the tone during service
• Experience building schedules, managing labor, and developing team performance
• Strong systems mindset — ability to improve kitchen flow, prep systems, and operational efficiency
• Track record of maintaining consistency, quality, and execution standards across all dishes
• Ability to collaborate with executive leadership on menu development and operational improvements

Senior Chef de Cuisine Preferred Background & Skills:

• Experience working in chef-driven or concept-focused restaurants
• Exposure to menu development, tastings, and R&D collaboration
• Experience opening new restaurants or scaling kitchen operations
• Strong mentorship background with success developing sous chefs and future leaders
• Passion for hospitality, team culture, and long-term career growth