Chef de Cuisine

We are the perfect fit for your next adventure- Le Moyne's Chophouse stands at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, serving exquisite dishes that tell a story of both heritage and creativity. Located within The Admiral Hotel, bold flavors and innovative techniques come together to create dishes that are not only eaten but experienced. Here, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to excellence, where the art of food and service converge in celebration. Your culinary journey begins at lemoynes.com

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER:

LOCATION: 251 Government Street Mobile, AL 36602

SALARY: $80,000 per year with annual bonus opportunities

BENEFITS:

• A culture that values passion, individuality, and fun

• Opportunities for internal growth and development

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid holidays

• Earned Wage Access through PayActiv- access to your earned wages before payday

• Affordable medical, dental, & vision insurance plans

• Company provided life insurance

• Short & Long Term Disability and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

• Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with employer matching of up to 3.5%

• Referral program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discounts at all Avocet-owned hotels & restaurants

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chef de Cuisine oversees LeMoyne Chophouse’s kitchen operations, Banquet production, and provides organizational and Creative Support to The Living Room. This role balances excellent cooking skills with managerial decision-making and team leadership; always following Avocet Hospitality’s Vision, principles and Standard Operating Procedures. The Chef de Cuisine will make key decisions about menu items, ingredients and personnel within a restaurant’s kitchen, with the approval and guidance of the Restaurant General Manager.

OVERVIEW OF MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

COORDINATE MEAL PREPARATION

• The foremost duty of the chef de cuisine is coordinating meal preparation and service activities within the kitchen. They review customer orders as they come in, assign tasks to cooks, and ensure that food is prepared as the approved recipes, with great presentation and in a timely fashion. Chefs de cuisine direct both kitchen and food runners on proper procedures and assign responsibility for various meal elements.

OVERSEE FOOD QUALITY

• The Chef de cuisine also maintains the restaurant’s quality and reputation by monitoring the food that is served to customers. They may inspect plates to ensure that meals are correctly portioned and presented. Chefs de cuisine also taste food and oversee kitchen staff throughout the cooking process, checking to make sure that elements of dishes are properly cooked and seasoned.

DEVELOP MENUS

• The Chef de Cuisine will develop all Restaurants’ menu items and offerings in coordination with the Restaurant General Manager and Executive Team. A key part of this creative process is creating detailed recipes, cost cards and training material for any item that is changed/added to the menu and is responsible for training the Culinary Team to execute the Vision with accuracy, timeliness and consistency

SELECT AND SOURCE INGREDIENTS

• The Chef de cuisine also supports restaurant operations by selecting and sourcing ingredients for meals. In this capacity the position is fully accountable for Food Cost percentages and therefore being able to match quality, unique ingredients with Financial return is a key Performance Indicator for the position

MAINTAIN KITCHEN CLEANLINESS AND SAFETY

• The chef de cuisine also maintains kitchen cleanliness and safety.
  • This can involve developing or enhancing processes for food safety and storage as well as maintaining or replacing kitchen equipment that is not working as expected. Prepare safety and cleanliness guidelines for kitchen staff and inspect employees’ uniforms to ensure that they adhere to strict standards of professionalism

LOGISTICS

• The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for coordinating the Purchasing, Storage, Production and Execution of the Menus with an eye on streamlining the operation both in terms of space and time without sacrificing the final product’s quality or profitability.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sous Chef, kitchen manager, kitchen supervisor, lead line cook, expo, line cooks, prep cooks, stewards

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Associates Degree or related work experience. The Chef de Cuisine will have had formal culinary training either from a Culinary/hospitality associates program or related work experience.

• ServSafe Managers Certification. The Chef de Cuisine will have current ServSafe Managers Certification or become certified within 30 days of employment.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years work experience. The Chef de Cuisine will have a minimum 2 years as either Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a top tier Restaurant or Hotel (previous Chef de Cuisine experience preferred)

Skills:

• Time management skills. The Chef de Cuisine must manage their time and the kitchen team effectively to prepare ingredients for meals and prepare meals. It is essential that they find the most productive workflow to maximize profit and minimize customer wait time.

• Cooking skills. The Chef de Cuisine must be an excellent chef and demonstrate proper cooking technique of fish, meats, sauces, and vegetables in accordance with the outlet’s recipe book and menu cards.

• Communication skills. The Chef de Cuisine must have the ability to communicate clearly verbally, as well as have written communication skills both with pen and paper and email.

• Computer Skills. The Chef de Cuisine will have the ability to use basic functions of computer applications such as Word and Excel.

• Knife skills. The Chef de Cuisine will possess and demonstrate superior knife skills to ensure proper and even cuts, correct proportioning/fabrication of proteins, and consistent plate presentation of menu items

• Must be passionate about the Food & Beverage and Hospitality Industries with great communication skills and an inclination for mentoring.

• Must be familiar with both the fine dining and casual dining aspect of the job

• Must have the ability to multi-task and perform well under stressful circumstances.

• Must possess the highest levels of integrity as well as innate leadership skills. Avocet’s idea of leadership is one of leadership through service

• Must be able to be a quick decision maker and problem solver

• Must have a creative, almost visionary approach to the day to day business identifying, fleshing out and implementing ideas to stay relevant as opposed to staying static

• Must be willing and able to stand for long periods of me, lift up to 50 pounds, work long hours, work nights, weekends and holidays

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equipment to Be Used:

• General cooking appliances including but not limited to the following: Gas Range, Grill, Charbroiler, Fry-o’later, meat slicer, food processor, blender, convection oven, steam table, hot holding cabinets, sharp knives.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of me

• Must be able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to communicate with team members and other members of management both verbally and written.

• Ability to adapt in an ever changing and sometimes stressful work environment

Work Environment:

• Always work indoors.

• Often wear uniforms such as aprons or jackets.

• Are often exposed to hazardous situations and conditions that produce cuts or minor burns.

• Are often exposed to hot and cold temperatures, such as when working near ovens or retrieving food from freezers.

• Sometimes wear protective and safety attire, such as gloves.

• Work physically near others.

• May work near contaminants and hazardous equipment.

• Sometimes work in a noisy and distracting environment

WHO WE ARE:

The Admiral: Illuminate Your Career in a World of Elegance

With a mission to dazzle and delight, we provide an environment that’s as inspiring as it is welcoming. As part of our team, you'll be the face of a storied hotel where tradition meets innovation, and every day is a celebration of our city's rich culture. If you’re ready to be part of our illustrious story, learn more at theadmiralhotel.com.

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