Chef de Cuisine | New Opening, Scratch Kitchen | 95-105k | Allentown, PA

Chef de Cuisine Exciting New Opening Allentown PA

Salary: $95000 - $105000 with Benefits Bonus Potential

A highly anticipated new restaurant is opening in Allentown PA and is seeking a passionate and driven Chef de Cuisine to lead its culinary program from day one.

This is a ground-floor opportunity for a Chef de Cuisine who wants to build something special in Allentown PA. If you are a hands-on kitchen leader who thrives on quality consistency and culture this new opening in Allentown PA is for you.

As the Chef de Cuisine you will be responsible for:

1. Kitchen Leadership

• Lead and manage the entire kitchen team during daily operations
• Set expectations for professionalism cleanliness organization and teamwork
• Run pre-shift meetings communicating specials features 86d items and priorities
• Build and maintain a positive accountable kitchen culture alongside the GM and ownership

2. Food Quality Consistency & Menu Development

• Ensure every dish meets established recipes specs and presentation standards
• Conduct regular line checks taste and inspect food throughout service
• Develop and update menus seasonal features and specials creating and standardizing recipes
• Stay current with culinary trends while maintaining the restaurants identity

3. Operations Food Cost & Purchasing

• Maintain food cost within target through portion control waste reduction and inventory management
• Conduct weekly inventory establish pars and monitor ordering receiving and FIFO rotation
• Build vendor relationships and ensure quality of all deliveries
• Ensure proper mise en place efficient station setup and smooth ticket times stepping on the line when needed

4. Team Development & Financial Leadership

• Assist with hiring training onboarding and scheduling of all kitchen staff
• Train cooks on recipes equipment sanitation and technique developing future leaders
• Manage labor to sales control overtime and participate in weekly financial reviews
• Ensure compliance with all health department ServSafe and safety standards

Qualifications for Chef de Cuisine:

• 3 years as Executive Chef Chef de Cuisine or high-volume Kitchen Manager
• Proven experience in a scratch kitchen with strong culinary fundamentals
• Strong understanding of food cost labor control ordering and inventory
• A true leader who is calm visible and in control during high-volume service

Whats Offered:

• Competitive Base Salary of $95000 - $105000 plus bonus
• Full benefits package medical dental PTO
• The opportunity to lead a brand-new opening and put your stamp on a menu and team in Allentown PA

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Chef de Cuisine in Allentown PA we want to hear from you.

For immediate consideration please send an accurate resume to