New Day Executive Search
Chef De Cuisine; Fine Dining Steakhouse
New Day Executive Search, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
divh2Chef De Cuisine/h2pThe Chef de Cuisine will lead the culinary operations at our Fine Dining Steakhouse, delivering exceptional dining experiences aligned with Forbes 5-Star and Michelin standards. This role requires a visionary leader with strong culinary fundamentals, creativity, and operational discipline. The ideal candidate will inspire and mentor a high-performing team while driving innovation and maintaining uncompromising quality./ppJob Responsibilities/polliOversee all kitchen operations, including menu development, food preparation, execution, and presentation./liliEnsure all dishes meet Forbes 5-Star standards for quality, flavor, and consistency./liliLead, train, and mentor the culinary team to foster excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement./liliPartner with the Executive Chef on seasonal menu planning, costing, and sourcing premium, sustainable ingredients./liliMonitor and control food and labor costs, inventory, and PL performance to achieve financial goals./liliMaintain strict compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations./liliCollaborate with Food
Beverage leadership for seamless service and guest satisfaction./liliSupport pre-opening initiatives, including SOP development, culinary training manuals, and service standards./liliParticipate in special events, tastings, media engagements, and culinary promotions, as needed./liliCook on the line as needed and remain actively engaged in daily operations./liliPerform additional duties as assigned by management./li/olpQualifications/pulliMinimum 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including at least 2 years as Chef de Cuisine or equivalent in a luxury or Forbes 5-Star, Michelin or James Beard recognized business./liliCulinary degree or certification preferred./liliFood Manager Certification required./liliProven experience managing multi-outlet or fine dining operations./liliStrong financial acumen and PL management expertise./liliMastery of culinary fundamentals, modern plating techniques, and menu design./liliAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, pre-opening or evolving luxury environment./liliPhysical ability to work on your feet for 810 hours daily./li/ulpCompensation
Benefits:/pulliIndustry leading competitive base salary with performance-based bonus plan./liliMedical, dental, and vision insurance./liliCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability./lili401(k) with employer match./liliPaid Time Off (PTO)./liliHotel travel discounts./liliTeam Member Assistance Program./li/ul/div
Beverage leadership for seamless service and guest satisfaction./liliSupport pre-opening initiatives, including SOP development, culinary training manuals, and service standards./liliParticipate in special events, tastings, media engagements, and culinary promotions, as needed./liliCook on the line as needed and remain actively engaged in daily operations./liliPerform additional duties as assigned by management./li/olpQualifications/pulliMinimum 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including at least 2 years as Chef de Cuisine or equivalent in a luxury or Forbes 5-Star, Michelin or James Beard recognized business./liliCulinary degree or certification preferred./liliFood Manager Certification required./liliProven experience managing multi-outlet or fine dining operations./liliStrong financial acumen and PL management expertise./liliMastery of culinary fundamentals, modern plating techniques, and menu design./liliAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, pre-opening or evolving luxury environment./liliPhysical ability to work on your feet for 810 hours daily./li/ulpCompensation
Benefits:/pulliIndustry leading competitive base salary with performance-based bonus plan./liliMedical, dental, and vision insurance./liliCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability./lili401(k) with employer match./liliPaid Time Off (PTO)./liliHotel travel discounts./liliTeam Member Assistance Program./li/ul/div