Estelle Bistro is a highly acclaimed French-inspired, new-American restaurant known for its sophisticated, seasonal comfort food and craft cocktails. Our semi-fine Dining establishment was named one of the 50 best new restaurants in America by Esquire magazine in 2023. We are looking to hire a chef to lead our capable team, provide creative menu direction and help us continue to give consistent and delicious cuisine to all of our guest.
Duties
- Maintains day-to-day operation of the kitchen
- Maintains standards for food quality, taste and presentation
- Follows all appropriate policies and procedures for safe food handling and sanitation
- Responsible for supervision and training of kitchen personnel
- Demonstrates positive leadership characteristics that empower and inspire employees to meet and exceed standards
- Conducts daily walk-through of all walk-in refrigerators, dry storage areas and food lines to ensure rotation, usage and cleanliness during shifts
- Writing daily prep sheet during shifts
- procurement of necessary items to maintain pars from all providers during shifts
- creation of new menu items to enhance and compliment current menu
- Responsible for team adherence to standards for food quality, sanitation and safe food handling
- Responsible for all opening and closing kitchen procedures during shifts
skills & Requirements
- A culinary arts degree and/or equivalent training with 5+ years in industry and 2+ years of experience in kitchen management, head chef or sou chef role in a similar environment
- In order to successfully perform the duties described, conflict management and negotiation skills are required
- Must be flexible and able to perform multiple tasks, work in stressful situations with shifting priorities
- Must be familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and other computer programs.
- Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, maintain a professional demeanor and mutual respect for others.
- Necessary State Food Handler’s License
Pay: $27.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
