Job Overview
Bread and Circus is a chef driven scratch kitchen in downtown Sioux Falls. We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Chef De Cuisine to lead our culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. This role is perfect for a motivated culinary professional with extensive kitchen management skills, a flair for fine dining, and a strong background in food production, safety, and team leadership. As the Chef De Cuisine, you will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and service while inspiring your team to excel. Your expertise will drive menu innovation, maintain inventory control, and uphold the highest standards of food safety and sanitation.
Duties
- Lead and supervise the kitchen team to ensure efficient food preparation, presentation, and service in line with restaurant standards.
- Develop and refine menus that showcase creativity and seasonality, while meeting dietary requirements and customer preferences.
- Oversee food production processes, ensuring consistency, quality, and timely delivery of dishes across all service periods.
- Manage inventory control by monitoring stock levels, ordering supplies, and minimizing waste through effective cost control measures.
- Enforce strict adherence to food safety sanitizing procedures, sanitation standards, and health regulations to guarantee a safe dining environment.
- Supervise shift management activities including staffing schedules, training initiatives, and performance evaluations to foster a motivated team environment.
- Oversee kitchen operations related to food handling, cooking techniques, and hospitality standards to ensure an exceptional guest experience.
- Collaborate with management on budget planning, cost control strategies, and menu pricing to optimize profitability.
- Maintain a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, leadership development, and continuous improvement.
Experience
- Proven experience in fine dining restaurant management or similar high-end culinary environments.
- Extensive background in food production, catering services, banquet operations, and restaurant experience.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience leading culinary teams with effective team management skills.
- Strong knowledge of food safety protocols including sanitizing procedures and health regulations.
- Experience in inventory management, cost control measures, and kitchen operations oversight.
- Skilled in menu planning, food preparation techniques, and catering coordination.
- Familiarity with managing shifts efficiently while maintaining high standards of service excellence.
- Background in hospitality or food service management within the food industry is highly desirable.
Join us as a Chef De Cuisine and bring your culinary expertise to life by creating memorable dining experiences while leading a passionate team dedicated to excellence!
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
