Chef de Cuisine- Valle

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 Executive Chef Roberto Alcocer. The Chef de Cuisine will work closely with the Executive Chef to create and implement menus, and manage culinary staff. Valle is a one-star Michelin restaurant for two consecutive years, and we are looking for a Chef de Cuisine who can help take Valle to the next level for a second star.

Previous Michelin star restaurant experience is required.

• Act as senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
• Assume the role of liaison between all dining room operations and culinary staff
• Supervise the preparation and cooking of various food items
• Develop and implement creative menu items within the restaurant concept
• Plan, coordinate & implement special events and holiday functions
• Manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
• May manage other key culinary leadership roles including supervisor and other less senior Sous Chefs
• Lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
• Monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis
• Assist with payroll duties
• Participate in marketing events directly related to the restaurant
• Understand 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; and communicate any discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assure all areas are 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 team members to achieve the team's vision
• Maintain an accurate recipe book and journal for techniques, making sure it is current with the menu and company 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

• Pay:
  Ranging from $70,600 - $88,100
• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick
• 401(k) w/ company discretionary match
• Employee Assistance Program - free counseling sessions annually for you and your household members
• Employee Dining Discounts
• Complimentary Employee Meal
• Educational Reimbursement Opportunities
• Free Parking
• 12 Complimentary Room Nights Any Hyatt
• Hyatt Family/Friend Room Discounts
• Referral Bonuses
• Uniform

• Michelin star restaurant experience
• Preferred experience in Mexican Cuisine
• Minimum 3 years of fine dining restaurant and culinary experience in a leadership role
• Commitment to quality, excellence, and genuine hospitality
• Passion for creating unique guest experiences, food, and beverage
• Highly organized…