Chef de Cuisine Jobs

A Chef de Cuisine, also known as a Head Chef or Executive Chef, is a crucial role in the culinary industry. They are responsible for overseeing the entire operation of the kitchen, including menu creation, food preparation, and staff management. They handle the hiring, training, and supervision of kitchen staff, ensure quality control of dishes, and maintain sanitary and safety standards. In addition to their leadership role, Chef de Cuisine also plays a significant part in the kitchen's financial aspect, such as managing budgets, controlling costs, and sourcing ingredients.

Being a Chef de Cuisine requires a blend of hard and soft skills. These include exceptional cooking skills, creativity, leadership, time management, and a deep understanding of various cooking techniques and cuisines. It's also crucial to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as they often need to interact with staff, suppliers, and sometimes, customers. In terms of education, a degree in culinary arts and certifications like Certified Executive Chef (CEC) from the American Culinary Federation are highly regarded. Before becoming a Chef de Cuisine, a person might hold roles such as a Sous Chef, Line Cook, or Kitchen Manager, where they gain experience in cooking and managing a kitchen.

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Chef / partner

Chef / Partner Opportunity at Sugar Loaf Ranch and Event Center Are you an energetic and creative chef looking for a unique opportunity to partner in developing a legacy business? Sugar Loaf Ranch...

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Executive Chef

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 14 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 14 hours ago

Executive Chef – (Carlsbad, CA) About Us We're a coastal culinary destination in the heart of Carlsbad, California, blending bold flavors, a vibrant atmosphere, and a passion for hospitality. Open...

Join our team at Laurel Ridge Camp, Conference, and Retreat Center as a Food Services Manager and Head cook! We’re looking for enthusiastic and skilled individuals who can delight our guests with...

Camp Manitou

Executive Chef

Looking for a change or challenge? How about working in beautiful Maine along the lake in a gorgeous camp setting? The executive chef for Camp Manitou is a culinary trained professional...

Belmont Country Club

Executive Chef

Join Our Team as an Executive Chef at Belmont Country Club! Are you a culinary professional looking to showcase your talent in a dynamic and vibrant environment? Look no further! At Belmont...

Chef De Cuisine - Dominique Ansel Bakery Las Vegas

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 day ago

JOB SUMMARY: To assist the Sr. Executive Pastry Chef with the day to day running of the department and be responsible for the outlet and overall quality of products produced. ESSENTIAL JOB...

Executive Chef

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary The Executive Chef is responsible for supervising and assisting in the preparation of all food items, based on standardized recipes, for the Restaurant, Room Service, Employee...

Tin Tusks

Executive Chef

Company: Tin Tusks Taqueria Location: Howell, MI 48843 Work Style: On-site Salary: Potential $50,000.00 per year Do you love making delicious Mexican food? Tin Tusks Taqueria is looking for a Head...

Join Our Team as an Executive Chef! Are you a culinary professional looking to take your career to the next level? Traditions Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our...

Executive Chef

  • Napa, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Napa, CA
  • 8 days ago

Design menus that thoughtfully complement and enhance the unique character of our wines, using Northern California cuisine as a supporting canvas....

Executive Chef

  • Running Springs, CA
  • 8 days ago
  • Running Springs, CA
  • 8 days ago

Job Title: Executive Chef / Director of Culinary Operations Pali Mountain – San Bernardino Mountains, CA Position Summary: Pali Mountain is seeking an experienced, hands-on Executive Chef /...

Chef de Cuisine Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Learn Japanese Cuisine by APCA chef online
This program is taken by Master chef Shawn who have worked out 12 different selected recipes making a great menu.Each recipes is depicting a different technique and skill and combined together...
Spanish Tapas Cuisine by APCA chef online
Chef Gabriel is a very well known chef with a great experience and expsure in Europe and Asia. he has worked previosly ina 2 michellin star restaurant in spain and have open spanish tapas clubs in...
All about Indonesian Cuisine by Master Chef
Indonesian cuisine is a collection of various regional culinary traditions that formed the archipelagic nation of Indonesia. There are a wide variety of recipes and cuisines in part because...

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Salary for Chef de Cuisine Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireChefs research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Chef de Cuisine positions.



Highest Education Level

Chef de Cuisines offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
35.1%
Bachelor's Degree
26.1%
High School or GED
15.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.6%
Master's Degree
4.6%
Some College
2.7%
Some High School
0.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Chef de Cuisines
4-6 years
39.3%
2-4 years
32.1%
1-2 years
10.7%
6-8 years
10.7%
10+ years
3.6%
8-10 years
3.6%


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