Chef de Cuisine

Required Years of Experience

5 years

Job Details Oren's is opening soon in Park Slope, and we plan on becoming one of the city's best sandwich and salad shops.

Were building an all-star kitchen team and looking for a lead chef to take charge of the BOH and bring the entire operation to life.

This is a foundational role. Youll manage day-to-day kitchen operations, implement efficient systems, and ensure consistent quality across the board. Youll shape how the kitchen runs, mentor the team, and uphold the standards weve set.

Kitchen Leadership

• Hire, train, and lead a small, efficient BOH team
• Foster a culture of respect, pace, and consistency
• Work closely with ownership on systems and execution

Production & Prep

• Oversee daily prep, line service, and food production
• Maintain quality control and consistency across all dishes
• Ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are met

Ordering & Inventory

• Run point on purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relationships
• Relentlessly pursue tighter margins, build smart systems, eliminate waste wherever possible, and drive efficiency at every level of the kitchen
• Handle weekly inventory and reconciliation

Opening & Operations

• Play a lead role in opening the restaurant and setting standards for long-term operations

Qualifications

• 4 years minimum of kitchen leadership experience
• Strong on systems, prep, and managing small teams
• Understands volume, efficiency, and the rhythm of a fast paced service
• Comfortable taking direction while also taking initiative
• Passionate about food and organization in equal measure

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($75,000.00 - $90,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: We are open to any benefits package you're interested in

Required Skills

Kitchen Management

Inventory Management

Leadership

Team Management

Recipe Development

Training and Development

Budgeting

Scheduling

Quality Control

Safety and Sanitation

Ordering / Purchasing

Ability to Lift 30+ Pounds

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