Chef de Cuisine

Miami, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $90,000.00 - $100,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

bonus structure

employee dining discounts

Job Description

KYU is a renowned restaurant that prides itself on delivering exceptional dining experiences through a commitment to quality, innovation, and service excellence. With a focus on culinary artistry and customer satisfaction, KYU cultivates a vibrant and dynamic environment where talented professionals can thrive and contribute to the restaurant's success. The establishment operates with a dedication to maintaining high standards in food preparation, presentation, and overall guest experience, making it a leading destination for fine dining enthusiasts. KYU values teamwork, professionalism, and continuous growth, fostering a workplace culture that supports both the creative and operational aspects of the hospitality industry. Our employment type for the Chef de Cuisine position is full-time, offering a competitive salary that reflects the importance of this leadership role within our culinary team.

The Chef de Cuisine at KYU plays a pivotal role in supporting the Corporate Executive Chef by overseeing and guiding a team of culinary professionals to consistently deliver high-quality, flavorful food while ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation procedures. This leadership position demands expertise in managing kitchen operations, food cost control, and labor management to maintain profitability while upholding the highest culinary standards. The role includes supervising production lines, assisting in personnel management including hiring, evaluations, and disciplinary actions, and maintaining accurate operational records such as schedules, timecards, and inventory. The Chef de Cuisine also embodies the KYU brand values, promotes a positive team culture, and delivers excellent customer service to both internal staff and guests. Responsibilities extend to collaborating with sous chefs, managing menu updates, conducting staff training, and participating in executive meetings. This role requires strong leadership, effective communication, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement. The position is ideal for a motivated culinary professional with extensive experience in fine dining and high-volume settings who aspires to contribute to a dynamic and prestigious restaurant environment.

Job Requirements

5 to 7+ years of professional culinary experience
Experience in managing kitchen teams
Knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation procedures
Ability to manage food cost and labor effectively
Strong communication and leadership skills
Proficiency in relevant software and inventory management tools
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Commitment to excellent customer service and team development

Job Qualifications

5 to 7+ years of experience in a direct titled position such as Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef
Experience in fine dining and high-volume environments
Strong attention to detail
Motivated and self-directed
Passion for service and continuous growth in culinary craft
Effective and clear communication skills
Excellent time management abilities
Proactive and positive attitude
Strong leadership skills with a focus on teamwork
Extensive knowledge of cooking methods, kitchen equipment, and best practices
Proficiency in MS Office and restaurant software programs

Job Duties

Manage and supervise production lines, providing guidance and development to the team while leading by example
Assist the Corporate Executive Chef in managing food cost of goods (COGs) and labor
Ensure consistent preparation and service of all food and products in accordance with the restaurant's recipes, portioning, and brand standards
Assist in making employment and termination decisions, including interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplining kitchen personnel as necessary
Review and approve/disapprove time-off requests for direct employees
Assist in creating schedules for direct employees, finalized by 7 pm each Thursday for the following week
Embody the KYU brand and exceed core objectives and values
Provide excellent, friendly, courteous, and professional service to both internal and external guests
Uphold and promote the KYU culture in all aspects of the business
Respond accurately and promptly to guest requests, ensuring a positive and memorable experience
Lead by example to inspire the team to achieve and surpass KYU targets, including guest relations, team member relations, costs and efficiencies, and sales and revenue
Review and submit requisitions for any absences of sous chefs during the day
Ensure all sous chefs review and approve timecards
Collaborate with sous chefs to establish an organized line cook schedule
Input the restaurant's waste log on a daily basis
Review protein counts, place protein orders, and ensure coverage on the closing sous chef's day off
Report maintenance and equipment repair needs to the executive chef in a timely manner
Maintain updated production, mise sheet, protein count sheets, and porter checklists for the entire restaurant
Keep menu descriptions and quick allergen guides up to date and submit them to the FOH staff by the designated deadline for seasonal and holiday menu changes
Complete necessary write-ups of direct employees in coordination with the Corporate Executive Chef
Conduct weekly manager meetings with all sous chefs (savory & pastry)
Submit an End of Day (EOD) report after each shift
Keep direct employee files up to date with relevant documents such as time edit forms, availability, emergency contacts, write-ups, reviews, etc
Attend culinary executive meetings
Propose seasonal menu changes to the executive chef and schedule tastings
Provide relevant updates to the BOH team
Attend FOH pre-shift meetings
Train new chefs on standard operating procedures (SOP) and food specifications
Manage weekly inventory using Cogswell