Seeking a Chef de Cuisine to oversea all Kitchen operation at Kubeh. Immediate Hire.
Kubeh, is a restaurant in the West Village, that's one of a kind in NYC, celebrating authentic dishes from Israel, Iraq, Syria and Kurdistan. Kubeh has gotten wonderful praise by NY Magazine, Infatuation, Michelin Guide, NPR and much more. Our food is beautiful and clean. At 7 years old, and a newly renovated bar with new bar menu and bar program, we're upon exciting times as our business is growing and opportunities are growing. We need someone strong and ready to take us to the next level of growth. Work under Executive Chef Melanie Shurka to execute her menu and vision. If you're someone who likes to learn new cuisines and enjoys the challenges for running and leading an efficient kitchen, this is the right position for you.
- Open Lunch, Brunch and Dinner.
- Middle Eastern Restaurant with a unique focus on regions less known.
- 60 seats, 15 bar seats and additional 24 seats in outdoor cafe.
Responsibilities include:
-Inventory Management
-Managing the staff, prep and line
-Working directly with Chef Melanie Shurka on R&D to create new dishes, seasonal menus and special holiday menus.
-Execution and collaboration on new exciting chef series
-Overseeing catering orders and events
-Administrative duties (interviewing new candidates, onboarding new hires, creating weekly schedules, food costing)
-Managing and training prep and line cooks
-Overseeing Dishwasher and Porter Team's work and cleanliness of restaurant
Must be:
-Experienced managing high-volume restaurant kitchen operations
-Organized and proactive about creating systems
- Strong culinary depth, leadership and teaching skills
-Acumen in and ability to excel with overall financial aspects of business operation
-Hardworking
-Enthusiastic
-Team Player
-Creative
-A leader within a very busy kitchen environment
-Experienced in restaurant work! A great line cook & prep cook
-Knowledgeable in food safety/sanitation, Must have Food Handler's Certificate
-Able to keep a very clean work station
- Knowledge of Middle Eastern Cuisine
-Flexible availability and willingness to work long hours
-Comfortable with computers, using excel and online platforms
If it sounds like you may be a good fit, send us your updated resume. We are hiring immediately.