Head Chef Wanted at Prestigious California Bistro – Showcase Your Culinary Talents
Are you passionate about creating exquisite dining experiences? Do you have a flair for innovative cuisine and a desire to lead a dynamic kitchen team? Our high-end bistro in the downtown of Mill Valley, California, is seeking a talented and experienced Head Chef to elevate our culinary offerings and captivate our guests with exceptional flavors and presentation. Our location has world class ambience, old school charm, and a 75 year legacy of excellence in dining.
With the right chef leading the kitchen we know we can become a destination worthy restaurant.
Key Responsibilities:
Menu Development: Craft and continuously evolve a creative, seasonally inspired menu that reflects the bistro’s upscale ethos, emphasizing local, sustainable ingredients.
Kitchen Management: Oversee the kitchen’s daily operations, ensuring seamless service, compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining the highest level of quality.
Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Cost Control: Manage food and labor costs effectively, including ordering supplies, negotiating with vendors, and conducting regular inventory audits.
Guest Satisfaction: Work closely with the front-of-house team to guarantee guest satisfaction, respond to feedback, and cultivate a loyal clientele through culinary innovation and excellence.
Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or similar leadership role in a fine dining or upscale bistro environment.
In-depth knowledge of various cooking techniques, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a proven track record of motivating and leading a successful kitchen team.
Familiarity with industry best practices and culinary trends.
Availability to work on weekends, holidays, and evenings as required.
We Offer:
A competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
Opportunities for professional development and creative freedom.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and if possible, a portfolio of your work (menus or photos of your work), to kevin@paseobistro.com. In your cover letter, describe why you are passionate about joining our team and how you envision contributing to our bistro’s success. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Elevate your culinary career and become a part of our prestigious bistro, where your talent and creativity will be celebrated and nurtured. We look forward to discovering the unique flavors and experiences you will bring to our table.
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