Head Chef Cruz

• Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Job description

• We are looking for a full time salaried head chef for our Middle-Eastern cuisine restaurant. One of the most popular restaurants in Santa Cruz, rated 4.5 stars across all platforms, we are looking for a passionate chef to lead our kitchen operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus
• Collaborating with the Restaurant Manager to set item prices
• Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations
• Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors
• Hiring, training and supervising kitchen staff
• Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery
• Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques
• Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed

Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of the restaurant or organization’s cuisine
• Advanced culinary skills including food preparation, flavor pairings and other cooking best practices
• Current knowledge of trends in the restaurant industry
• In-depth knowledge of federal, state and local food handling regulations
• Comfortable training, directing and supervising kitchen staff
• Exceptional leadership skills, including motivation and goal-setting

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Time management and organization

Physical Setting

• Fine dining restaurant
• Work Location: In person