Chef de Cuisine
Chef de Cuisine
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Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Chef de Cuisine
Company: Spice Catering Co.
Location: Spice Headquarters 5601 Tillman Ave. Cle Ohio 44102
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Spice Headquarters 5601 Tillman Ave. Cle Ohio 44102
Position Type: Full Time
Overview
The Chef de Cuisine is a key leadership role within the culinary team at Spice Catering Co. responsible for overseeing daily back-of-house operations managing culinary execution for off-site events and driving innovation in menu development. This position serves as a bridge between the kitchen team and leadership ensuring excellence in food quality kitchen systems staffing and training while upholding Spices values of sustainability and thoughtful hospitality. The Chef de Cuisine supports the Executive Chef and steps into their leadership role when needed making this position ideal for a driven and experienced culinary professional ready to lead and grow.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership Team Development
- Mentor coach and hold BOH team members accountable to Spice standards and core values
- Lead daily pre-shift meetings and delegate responsibilities to ensure kitchen success
- Support hiring onboarding and training of kitchen staff
- Supervise staff scheduling and performance management
- Foster a positive collaborative and professional kitchen culture
Operational Management
- Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations including food prep event execution and sanitation
- Maintain high standards of food safety cleanliness and organization
- Monitor food production for quality consistency and presentation
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef to streamline systems and SOPs
- Manage equipment upkeep and report maintenance needs
Menu Development Innovation
- Assist in the creation of seasonal scratch-made menus aligned with Spices mission
- Introduce and teach new techniques trends and recipes to the team
- Contribute ideas for dynamic guest experiences including chef activations and live cooking
Cost Control Administration
- Help manage inventory ordering and waste reduction practices
- Track food and labor costs to meet financial goals
- Support recipe development costing and documentation
- Ensure event prep and packing is completed with efficiency and accuracy
Cross-Department Collaboration
- Coordinate closely with sales event and warehouse teams to ensure seamless execution
- Attend planning meetings for large-scale or complex events
- Communicate clearly and promptly to resolve challenges and ensure team alignment
Essential Skills
- Proven leadership experience in a professional kitchen environment
- Strong knowledge of BOH operations culinary technique and food safety
- Ability to lead coach and inspire a team with professionalism and positivity
- Organized efficient and detail-oriented with excellent time management skills
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
Bonus Skills
- Experience with large-scale catering or off-site culinary production
- Knowledge of inventory and cost management systems
- Interest in foraging fermentation seasonal cooking or sustainability
- Public speaking or demonstration skills for client-facing events or activations
- Bilingual or multilingual is a plus
Employee Culture
Spice is a founder-owned mission-based company. Our purpose is Changing how people connect with food and our focus is thoughtful hospitality experiences.
At Spice we make a PACT - a shared commitment to uphold the values that define our culture. This PACT shapes how we work grow and deliver unforgettable experiences.
Our Core Values: P.A.C.T.
- Protect Your Peace
- Prioritize well-being by setting boundaries managing stress and maintaining balance for sustainable performance.
- Always Learning
Stay curious and adaptable embracing opportunities for growth and continuous improvement. - Cultivate Joy
Celebrate achievements foster positivity and create uplifting experiences for our team and guests. - Trust Respect
Act with integrity value diverse perspectives and treat everyone with honesty and dignity.
Compensation: $50000.00 - $65000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Spice Catering Co. founded in 2004 by Chef Ben Bebenroth merges fine dining expertise with regional and seasonal cuisine. Weve served tens of thousands of guests in various settings from Ohio to Napa. Our commitment to top-tier ingredients scratch-made techniques and personalized hospitality sets us apart. Beyond catering and event planning our ventures include Spice Acres a 13-acre farm in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Spice Field Kitchen our 501c3 non-profit. Our menus celebrate each seasons culinary inspirations and our event curation team handles every detail. Contact us today to start planning your unforgettable event!
Employment Type
Full-Time
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