Position is full time.
Must be available for scheduling
WEDS - SUN
We are hiring an experienced and passionate, full-time Chef de Cuisine at our family owned and operated Brooklyn restaurant, Winona’s. Having been open for almost four years, Winona’s has established itself as a neighborhood staple as well as a worthy destination restaurant.
Winona's serves seasonal, produce driven food and focuses on natural wine. Our menu changes often and we are committed to working with and developing relationships with farms and other purveyors. We are looking for a Chef de Cuisine with a passion for and strong knowledge of seasonal produce as well as experience working with classic techniques and flavors.
Compensation is dependent on experience and will start from $72-78k gross per annum.
The ideal candidate is:
Ideal candidate:
- motivated
- takes direction well and is able to work as part of a team
- leadership qualities
- detail oriented
- DOH certified by NYC
- works clean
- able to handle high volume
- good communication skills
- a self starter
- interest in and experience working with seasonal products
Must have solid and relevant experience in a similar position. This role will require both managerial and culinary expertise. The candidate will be expected to:
- Confidently lead and manage a kitchen team of ten - line cooks, prep cooks, porters etc.
-Be able to work each station of the line
- Train new hires
- Manage kitchen schedule
- Hire and dismiss staff
- Ensure a very high standard of cleanliness across the board in accordance with DOH protocol - an NYC food handlers card is a must.
- Maintain high standards and execute culinary vision of restaurant
- Assist chef consultant carry out R&D for new dishes and menu changes.
- Manage inventory - minimize waste and utilize byproducts wherever possible.
- Maintain working relationships with purveyors.
