Friend of a Farmer
68 West 71st Street
New York, NY 10023
The Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for weekly food orders and daily kitchen supervision. Maintenance and cleanliness of the entire kitchen as well as proper food handling is required during all hours. Proper leadership skills as well as ability to train, communicate, and maintain a low cost of food and labor are essential tasks that are performed on a daily basis. The chef de cuisine has a keen eye for detail, has exceptional verbal skills, and is able to perform well while under pressure. He or she is also incredibly creative with new recipes and has advanced knowledge of plating seasonal dishes and weekly specials.
The chef will correspond directly with the general manager as well as ownership. Weekly and sometimes daily meetings are required and as such, an advanced understanding on the importance of communication with his or her team is not only important but required.
Qualifications:
3+ years experience as a chef de cuisine or similar
3-5 years experience as a sous chef
2-4 years experience in a commercial kitchen
1-2 years experience in a NYC Kitchen
Food Handlers Certificate
Flexible/Open Hours/Availability
Graduate of a culinary school or training program
Preferred but not required:
Experience in American or French fare
Experience in high volume restaurants
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Commuter Benefits
Health Insurance
PTO