Chef de Cuisine

Officina - Wharf DC
Washington, District of Columbia
Full Time

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Required Years of Experience

5 years

Job Details Officina [oh fee she nah], or workshop, is an Italian-inspired culinary collective from Chef Nicholas Stefanelli of Michelin-star Masseria. Officina is the realization of Chef Stefanelli's career-long dream to bring the very best of Italian gastronomy together under one roof.

In terms of both cuisine and service, our standards are high and so are those of our guests.

In the kitchen, everything is created from scratch, with great attention to detail, including bread service and all ingredients supporting the cocktail program; we also practice whole animal butchery. Our front-of-the-house team provides seamless service to our guests with knowledge and warmth. We are always looking for individuals who value the importance of hospitality and creating exceptional moments for our guests.

We offer our family a healthy work-life balance, benefits, and an enriching work environment. We invite you to join our growing creative and passionate team of hospitality professionals.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years experience in a leadership and management role
Degree in culinary arts
Proficiency in English (speaking, writing and reading)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing food COGS and labor costs
FoodHandlers/ServSafe certification
Bilingual/multilingual
Previous experience with systems like Toast, R365, Indeed, Culinary Agents

What we expect from you:

Ability to act with integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promote the culture, values, and mission of Officina
Willingness to work and learn in a team environment
A passion for food services
Ability to adapt and make decisions quickly in a fast paced environment
Maintain a positive and professional attitude with the team(s)
Strive to present the best products
Ability to lead and train a team
Keen eye for detail
Communicate effectively
Willingness to work and learn in a team environment
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to train and lead a team
Ability to analyze a P&L
Ability to ensure food preparation and execution via established procedures
Passion for sourcing sustainable and local ingredients
A natural sense of urgency
Love of making others happy
Strong leadership skills and desire to mentor and coach

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure all food meets highest quality standards
Manage day-to-day kitchen operations including sanitation requirements/protocols and maintenance of kitchen equipment
Work with Executive sous chef and other roles
Assume responsibility for all culinary operations
Hire kitchen staff in the appropriate position
Oversee all kitchen staff
Keep up with kitchen and culinary industry trends
R&D and menu development
Source vendors for supplies and ingredients
Expedite food in a timely manner

Physical Requirements:

Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
All employees are to maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance (specifics will be provided)

Creative Food Group strives to cultivate an inclusive work environment and is proud to celebrate diversity within our ranks. We are Equal Opportunity Employers and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment without regard to color, race, gender identity, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable law.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($69,000.00 - $74,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off

Required Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Leadership

Training and Development

Collaboration

Team Management