Chef de Cuisine

Job Details Chef de Cuisine Required Years of Experience 5 years Description This position provides the culinary leadership of our restaurant, and events division. REPORTS TO: HEAD OF CULINARY OPERATIONS TYPE: FULL TIME POSITION SUMMARY: The Chef de Cuisine has a genuine passion for good food, distinctive concepts and signature dishes. Building on the success of a much loved neighborhood restaurant, Gem is known for its fan favorite traditional dishes, innovative menu changes, seasonal weekly specials and top-notch ingredients prepared by skilled chefs that consistently maintain high-quality standards.  Come Join the Gem Leadership Team! Knowledge and Skill Requirements: Minimum 5 years culinary leadership experience, preferably in a high profile, culinary driven environment. Superior culinary skills with a proven track record as a chef and leader. Strong oral and written communication skills. Culinary degree or equivalent experience preferred. Compensation Details Compensation: Salary ($85,000.00 - $105,000.00) Perks: Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts. Trial Period of 30 to 60 days to ensure cohesive, collaborative communication and job description requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food preparation and service.Manage inventory and control food costs to maintain profitability. Lead and train kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations in all food service areas. Coordinate menus for catering and special events. Ensure exceptional dining experiences. Maintains a cheerful, courteous disposition and a neat, clean and professional image.  Ensures that the prep and execution of menu is seamless must be the restaurant’s lead food safety expert. Ensuring that the facilities are meeting all Health Department requirements. Communicates directly with the FOH and GM to ensure operational needs are met, staff food knowledge is complete and restaurant facilities are maintained. Physically capable of standing, lifting, and working in a high-volume kitchen. Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Required Skills Strong Organizational Skills  / Attention to Detail Creativity in Menu Planning Menu Development / Recipe Development Kitchen Manager Certification Events Management / Food and Beverage Pairing Advanced Knife Skills Knowledge of Food and Safety Procedures / Cleaning / Sanitation Costing and Inventory Management Vendor Management Ordering / Purchasing Receiving Portioning Team Management Leadership / Training Skills Scheduling / Time Management Collaboration Conflict Resolution Please send us a cover letter along with an up-to-date resume. We look forward to meeting you! Compensation Details Compensation: Salary ($85,000.00 - $105,000.00) Perks: Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts. More detail about The Little Gem Restaurant / Encore! by Little Gem, please visit

Created: 2025-09-29