Chef de Cuisine – New Orleans Are you a talented and driven culinary professional ready to take the next step in your career? Join a James Beard Award-winning New Orleans restaurant group known for exceptional food, hospitality, and a commitment to culinary excellence. We are seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead the day-to-day kitchen operations while maintaining the high standards and culinary identity of the restaurant. Chef de Cuisine Responsibilities • Lead the daily culinary operations of the restaurant, ensuring consistent execution, quality, presentation, and timing. • Manage, train, mentor, and develop the culinary team while creating a professional and accountable kitchen culture. • Work closely with the Executive Chef and restaurant leadership on menu execution, specials, culinary standards, and kitchen systems. • Oversee food ordering, inventory, receiving, food cost, waste control, and proper product utilization. • Maintain appropriate labor levels and effectively manage kitchen scheduling and productivity. • Ensure all food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and health department standards are consistently followed. • Maintain high standards for mise en place, preparation, plating, recipes, and overall consistency. • Lead by example during service and remain hands-on in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant environment. • Help develop and retain a strong culinary team through training, communication, accountability, and mentorship. Chef de Cuisine Qualifications • 3–5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, with experience as a Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or similar leadership position. • Proven experience leading a professional kitchen in a high-volume, quality-driven restaurant. • Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, ordering, inventory, and kitchen operations. • Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to develop and motivate culinary professionals. • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities during busy service periods. • High standards for food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and hospitality. • Fine dining, upscale-casual, chef-driven, or award-winning restaurant experience is highly preferred. • Culinary degree or formal culinary training is a plus, but experience and leadership ability are more important. Chef de Cuisine Benefits • Competitive salary based on experience. • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. • Paid Time Off. • Opportunity to work with an established, award-winning New Orleans restaurant group. • Professional growth and advancement opportunities. • Opportunity to work alongside experienced culinary and hospitality professionals. • A leadership position with meaningful influence over the restaurant's kitchen culture and culinary execution. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career and lead a kitchen within one of New Orleans' respected restaurant groups, we'd like to hear from you. JOB ID: 181848 #post Dallas McRae