Chef de Cuisine

2 years

Belles is a modern, all-day Jewish delicatessen reimagining tradition with intention. Were looking for an experienced culinary professional to join our team as Chef de Cuisine someone who embodies our ethos of honest, soul-warming food rooted in solid technique and thoughtful execution. This is a chance to help shape the future of Belles and redefine what a deli can be.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Chef De Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate efficiently with team
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high volume kitchen
• Knowledge of jewish american, ashkenazi, sephardic, eastern european and levantine cuisines is a plus but not a requirement.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, train, inspire and mentor a collaborative and professional kitchen team
• Support hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and accountability across BOH
• Foster a positive and professional work environment

Menu & Culinary Development

• Collaborate with ownership on seasonal, holiday and catering menus
• Ensure consistency, quality, and execution of all dishes
• Manage recipe testing, costing, and COGS tracking for all menu items

Kitchen Operations & Efficiency

• Oversee inventory and ordering
• Manage food and labor costs, kitchen budgets, and waste reduction
• Ensure kitchen organization, cleanliness, and adherence to safety standards
• Maintain deep-cleaning and equipment maintenance schedules

Quality & Service

• Actively support smooth service in coordination with FOH
• Be a visible leader during service, open to guest feedback and engagement

Administrative & Strategic

• Attend weekly manager meetings
• Track and report on kitchen metrics: labor, COGS, efficiency
• Align culinary goals with broader business objectives

Compensation: Salary ($80,000.00 - $85,000.00)

Culinary Creativity

Team Collaboration

Mentorship

Problem Solving

Time Management

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Strategic Planning

Budget Management

Quality Control

Safety Awareness

Inventory Management

Service Excellence

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