Chef de Cuisine - Valle (Michelin Star)

The goal of the Chef de Cuisine at Valle restaurant is to manage all aspects of the culinary team as a right-hand person to the Executive Chef, Roberto Alcocer. The Chef de Cuisine will take council from the Executive Chef to create, implement menu and manager culinary staff. Valle is a one-star Michelin restaurant, for two consecutive years, and we are looking for a Chef de Cuisine that can help take Valle to the next level for a second star. Previous Michelin star restaurant experience required.Responsibilities include:Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilitiesAssume the role of liaison between all dining room operations and culinary staffSupervise the preparation and cooking of various food itemsDevelop and implement creative menu items within the restaurant conceptPlan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functionsManage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiringMay manage other key culinary leadership rolls including supervisor and other less senior Sous ChefsLead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction resultsMonitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basisAssist with payroll dutiesParticipate in marketing events directly related to their specific restaurantUnderstand the quality requirements and expectations of the restaurant.Prioritize daily work schedules with fellow Chefs and Stages.Assure all necessary items are in the restaurant at the start of the shift through personal inspection. Communicate any needs in an appropriate time frame, ensuring all ingredients represent our quality standards and are in line with the standards established by the Management Team. Communicate any discrepancies in a timely manner.Assure all areas is finished and organized in a timely manner and to the standard of the restaurant.Responsible for the efficient, consistent, accurate and organized production of requested by the Sous Chefs, Chef de Cuisine, and Executive Chef. Assist in training and mentoring of your team members to assist them in achieving the team's vision. Maintain an accurate recipe book and journal for techniques, making sure it is current with the menu and companies documentation procedures.Collaborate when appropriate in menu changes and development.Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to Valle's recipes, portioning, preparation, serving and health standards.Organize and prioritize daily responsibilities to ensure their timely completion.Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment. Keep all areas clean and organized at all times.Work in tandem with the team to ensure standards are met or exceeded as it relates to appearance of the facilities, sanitation, and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment.Communicate effectively with all team members to assure standards are achieved.Take appropriate action to rectify any issues that may arise.Ensure equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition.Attend all scheduled employee meetings and come prepared to contribute to ideation sessions.Provide mentorship to new and less experienced staff members.Flexibility to work varying shifts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as business dictates.All other duties as assigned by supervisor.Compensation + BenefitsPay: Ranging from $70,600 - $88,100Medical, Dental, Vision PlansPaid Time Off - Vacation, Sick401(k) w/ company discretionary matchEmployee Assistance Program - free counseling sessions annually for you and your household membersEmployee Dining DiscountsComplimentary Employee MealEducational Reimbursement OpportunitiesFree Parking12 Complimentary Room Nights Any HyattHyatt Family/Friend Room DiscountsReferral BonusesUniform