Chef de Cuisine

Position: Chef De Cuisine

Location: Babylon, NY

Please use this link to complete an application on our Company Career Page: https://lessingsinc.peoplematter.jobs/

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

· Oversee all back of house operations

· Understand and follow all P&L topics including but not limited to labor, food cost…

· Process weekly inventory and ordering

· Manage all Culinary operations including scheduling, planning, and forecasting while upholding and championing standards, product quality, and cleanliness

· Lead inspiring pre-shift meetings with a focus on on-going training to maintain a consistent, quality menu and to control the delivery and description of the items from the pass to the table.

· Lead and communicate regularly the goals and expectations for remarkable service, profitable results, and future initiatives

· Exemplify and recognize remarkable acts of leadership and hospitality providers to exceeding the guest experience

· Maintain adequate staffing levels and be responsible for the selection, onboarding, and retention of Team Members, providing motivation, recognition, coaching, and development.

· Regularly measure and evaluate service standards by using various feedback tools to develop and implement plans for continuous improvement

· Responsibly delegate and follow up on tasks while remaining accountable overall for restaurant and Team Members

· Conduct daily line checks, property walkthroughs, and equipment maintenance inspection in accordance with Company standards

· Minimize waste and maximize thorough usage of food through careful ordering, proper and well-organized storage, use of proven recipes, and creative use of leftover food Delivering Remarkable Results

Qualifications:

· 6 years experience in an executive culinary role

· Culinary degree preferred

· Demonstrated knowledge of current restaurant trends

· Must possess culinary creativity

· Comfortable providing guidance and supervision to kitchen staff

The Company:

Lessing’s Hospitality Group is comprised of over 100 locations throughout the Northeast and Florida. Lessing’s operates 21 wedding and catering venues, 20 full-service restaurants, 2 pop-up kitchen concepts, over 60 corporate and academic dining centers, and a historic inn. Steeped in over 130 years of tradition, but adapting to a constantly changing industry, Lessing’s Hospitality Group’s focus is on providing each guest with unique, personalized experiences and remarkable hospitality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,400.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Culinary: 5 years (Preferred)
• Cooking: 5 years (Preferred)
• Kitchen management: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Babylon, NY 11702: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,400 - $80,000