Chef de Cuisine
$65,000–$80,000 year
On-siteNew Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Lead daily service and maintain control of the kitchen line while stepping into any station as needed. Manage the Sous Chef, Lead Lines, and Head of House team by developing leaders, holding managers accountable, and building an independent group. Oversee prep planning, ordering, and inventory to maintain accurate guides and improve systems for efficiency. Monitor labor and food costs while balancing standards with profitability through effective scheduling. Collaborate directly with the GM on performance, ensure FOH alignment, and participate in menu tastings and development. Work some holidays within a flexible schedule.
Required Qualifications
- Strong culinary foundation and technical skill
- Proven leadership in high-volume kitchens
- Experience managing managers, not just line cooks
- Organized, systems-driven, and adaptable
- Able to identify and solve problems at the root
- Maintains and improves existing systems
- Holds accountability while developing people
- Delegates effectively without losing control of standards
- Willing and able to be hands-on daily
- Stay steady under pressure
- Think clearly
- Lead in a sustainable way
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