Chef de Cuisine

Puffer Malarkey Collective (PMC) is a growing, dynamic company dedicated to fostering a positive and resonant experience for its co-workers, customers, and community. PMC operates with values centered on respect, authenticity, the belief that \'It Takes a Village\', and the concept of net gain, aiming to build and nurture a thriving, supportive environment where every team member contributes to the greater good. The company embraces its culture and positivity, actively seeking individuals who will not only integrate seamlessly into this environment but also enhance and elevate it through their unique skills and leadership capabilities.

PMC is currently expanding its family and is looking to hire a Chef de Cuisine, a pivotal role responsible for leading the kitchen operations and ensuring excellence throughout its culinary services. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range of $85,000 to $100,000 annually and requires the chosen candidate to work on-site. The Chef de Cuisine plays a critical role in attracting and retaining talented kitchen staff, maintaining cooperative relationships within the team, optimizing productivity, and stepping in to support team members as needed. This leader is tasked with training the staff on new recipes, cooking techniques, and equipment — ensuring the team remains innovative and skilled.

The Chef de Cuisine oversees the full spectrum of kitchen operations during dinner service, including the management of food preparation and the supervision of cooks. A key responsibility is the coordination of timely, fresh, and high-quality dish delivery, reflecting the company\'s commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. The role demands creativity, service orientation, and a calm, collected demeanor, especially in a high-pressure kitchen environment.

Additionally, the position involves management duties such as hiring and training kitchen staff, including cooks, food preparation workers, and dishwashers. The Chef de Cuisine will also handle administrative tasks like taking inventory of food and equipment supplies, executing purchase orders, and setting performance standards for the kitchen team. Ensuring hygiene policies are rigorously followed and maintaining clean, well-functioning kitchen equipment are also critical responsibilities. Furthermore, the Chef de Cuisine will design new recipes, plan innovative menus, and select appealing plate presentations that align with PMC\'s brand and culinary goals.

An essential aspect of this role is reviewing staffing levels to meet service, operational, and financial objectives while gathering and responding to customer feedback to continuously improve food quality and service. The ability to resolve customer complaints effectively and maintain a positive customer experience is crucial.

PMC values professionalism, advanced culinary knowledge, strategic human resources management, and operational expertise. This role is perfect for someone with more than two years of formal culinary education and over five years of experience in a similar leadership position. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and the flexibility to work on-call, during shifts, after hours, on weekends, and on public holidays. By joining PMC, the Chef de Cuisine becomes part of an inspiring and supportive team working together towards shared success and community impact.