Chef de Cuisine - Valle (Michelin Star)

Temecula, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $70,600.00 - $88,100.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Employee assistance program

employee dining discounts

Complimentary employee meal

Educational Reimbursement

Free parking

Referral bonuses

uniform

Job Description

Valle is a distinguished one-star Michelin restaurant led by Executive Chef Roberto Alcocer, renowned for its exquisite culinary artistry and commitment to excellence. Having earned the coveted Michelin star for two consecutive years, Valle has established itself as a beacon of fine dining, offering a meticulously curated menu that blends innovative techniques with the finest ingredients. This esteemed establishment prides itself on delivering an exceptional gastronomic experience that captivates and delights its guests, making it a sought-after destination for food connoisseurs and culinary enthusiasts alike.

The restaurant's atmosphere reflects a fusion of elegance and warmth, ensuring that each guest feels both pampered and inspired. Valle’s culinary team works harmoniously under visionary leadership, continuously pushing the boundaries of creativity and quality. In pursuit of elevating the restaurant to new heights, Valle is seeking a dynamic and experienced Chef de Cuisine to join its team. This role offers a unique opportunity to be a pivotal part of the restaurant’s growth, contributing directly to its ambition of securing a second Michelin star.

The Chef de Cuisine at Valle will function as the right-hand person to Executive Chef Roberto Alcocer, playing a critical role in managing all aspects of the culinary operations. This position demands a qualified leader who can seamlessly blend exceptional culinary skills with proficient management capabilities. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to create and implement innovative menus, oversee culinary staff, and maintain the impeccable standards that Valle’s patrons expect.

This full-time position comes with an attractive salary range of $70,600 to $88,100, reflecting the importance and stature of the role within the organization. Beyond compensation, Valle offers comprehensive benefits designed to support the well-being and professional growth of its employees.

In the role of Chef de Cuisine, you will be entrusted with senior leadership responsibilities which include supervising food preparation and cooking, managing staff scheduling and payroll, coaching team members to achieve excellence in service and culinary output, and ensuring all dishes meet Valle's rigorous quality standards. This role requires a leader who is adept at fostering a positive workplace environment, mentoring less experienced staff, and effectively coordinating between kitchen operations and front-of-house staff to guarantee an impeccable dining experience.

Valle seeks a candidate with proven Michelin star restaurant experience, bringing both technical expertise and passion for culinary innovation. The ideal Chef de Cuisine will demonstrate outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, and a dedication to maintaining the highest levels of food safety, sanitation, and kitchen hygiene. Responsibilities also extend to managing inventory, monitoring costs, assisting with marketing initiatives, and participating in employee ideation sessions to continually refine and enhance the restaurant's culinary offerings.

This is a remarkable opportunity for a driven culinary professional aiming to expand their leadership role in a prestigious Michelin star setting. Joining Valle means becoming part of a team committed to culinary excellence, exceptional guest service, and continuous professional development, all within a supportive and inspiring environment.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 5 years culinary experience in Michelin star restaurants
culinary degree or equivalent certification
demonstrated management experience in high-end dining environments
strong organizational and multitasking abilities
physical ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
excellent time management and leadership capabilities
adaptable and resilient under pressure

Job Qualifications

Previous Michelin star restaurant experience
proven leadership and management skills in a fine dining kitchen
strong culinary expertise and creativity in menu development
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
ability to lead and motivate a diverse team
knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health standards
experience with scheduling, payroll, and staff management
proficiency in inventory and cost control
flexibility to work varying shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays
ability to mentor and train staff
commitment to high-quality food preparation and presentation

Job Duties

Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
assume the role of liaison between all dining room operations and culinary staff
supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
develop and implement creative menu items within the restaurant concept
plan, coordinate and implement special events and holiday functions
manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
manage other key culinary leadership roles including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs
lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis
assist with payroll duties
participate in marketing events directly related to their specific restaurant
understand the quality requirements and expectations of the restaurant
prioritize daily work schedules with fellow Chefs and Stages
assure all necessary items are in the restaurant at the start of the shift through personal inspection
communicate any needs in an appropriate time frame, ensuring all ingredients represent our quality standards and are in line with the standards established by the Management Team
communicate any discrepancies in a timely manner
assure all areas is finished and organized in a timely manner and to the standard of the restaurant
responsible for the efficient, consistent, accurate and organized production of requested by the Sous Chefs, Chef de Cuisine, and Executive Chef
assist in training and mentoring of your team members to assist them in achieving the team's vision
maintain an accurate recipe book and journal for techniques, making sure it is current with the menu and companies documentation procedures
collaborate when appropriate in menu changes and development
ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to Valle's recipes, portioning, preparation, serving and health standards
organize and prioritize daily responsibilities to ensure their timely completion
maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment
keep all areas clean and organized at all times
work in tandem with the team to ensure standards are met or exceeded as it relates to appearance of the facilities, sanitation, and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment
communicate effectively with all team members to assure standards are achieved
take appropriate action to rectify any issues that may arise
ensure equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition
attend all scheduled employee meetings and come prepared to contribute to ideation sessions
provide mentorship to new and less experienced staff members
flexibility to work varying shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business dictates
all other duties as assigned by supervisor