Chef de Cuisine Jobs in Montana

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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Executive Chef

  • Whitefish, MT
  • 2 days ago
  • Whitefish, MT
  • 2 days ago

What perks can you expect?: Full benefits including medical, dental, vision; 401k; discounted gym memberships. The perfect place to put down roots, grow your career, and raise a family. The...

Head Cook

  • Wolf Point, MT
  • 2 days ago
  • Wolf Point, MT
  • 2 days ago

Head CookRoosevelt County Senior Center in Wolf PointPermanent Part-Time20 hrs/week$17.32/hr + (DOE); Grade 1 Range 1Roosevelt County Aging Program CoordinatorEXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREDHigh...

Executive Chef - The Green O

  • Greenough, MT
  • 4 days ago
  • Greenough, MT
  • 4 days ago

Join the Team at Montana's Premier Luxury Ranch Resort! About Paws Up Montana: Nestled on a breathtaking 37,000-acre ranch, Paws Up Montana embodies the spirit of the American West. As a...

Head Chef

  • Charlo, MT
  • 6 days ago
  • Charlo, MT
  • 6 days ago

Ninepipes Lodge in Charlo, Montana is looking for a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team! We are a fast paced, casual dining restaurant serving high quality American cuisine for breakfast lunch and...

Executive Chef ( Providence St Patrick) Missoula MT

  • Missoula, MT
  • 6 days ago
  • Missoula, MT
  • 6 days ago

Salary: Other Forms of Compensation: Pay Grade: 13 Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and...

Executive Chef

  • Greenough, MT
  • 12 days ago
  • Greenough, MT
  • 12 days ago

Required Years of Experience 5 years Job Details Join the Team at Montana's Premier Luxury Ranch Resort! About Paws Up Montana: Nestled on a breathtaking 37,000-acre ranch, Paws Up Montana...

Kitchen Supervisor, Holiday Inn Squire Resort

  • West Yellowstone, MT
  • 15 days ago
  • West Yellowstone, MT
  • 15 days ago

Required Years of Experience 1 year Job Details The opportunity Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a full-time or part-time Kitchen Supervisor to join our team at The Squire at Grand...

Kitchen Supervisor, Holiday Inn

  • West Yellowstone, MT
  • 45+ days ago
  • West Yellowstone, MT
  • 45+ days ago

The opportunity Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring a full-time Kitchen Supervisor to join our team at Holiday Inn in West Yellowstone, Montana. If you are an experienced Cook that enjoys...

Chef de Cuisine

  • Big Sky, MT
  • 26 days ago
  • Big Sky, MT
  • 26 days ago

Your Qualifications: Experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Chef, or senior leadership role in a high-volume, full-service restaurant....

Food and Beverage Director

  • Red Lodge, MT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Red Lodge, MT
  • 45+ days ago

Responsible for all aspects of Food & Beverage service at Red Lodge Mountain and the Red Lodge Mountain Golf Course, including cafeteria-style dining, bar and restaurants, satellite entities,...

Kitchen Supervisor

  • West Yellowstone, MT
  • 45+ days ago
  • West Yellowstone, MT
  • 45+ days ago

Kitchen Supervisor Toggle search Toggle navigation Espanol Francais Employer Login Browse Jobs Post a Job Log In or Join Search 7,448 current hospitality jobs what where Kitchen Supervisor Holiday...

Executive Chef

  • Big Sky, MT
  • 45+ days ago
  • Big Sky, MT
  • 45+ days ago

Overview Our Executive Chefs are innate leaders that have the opportunity to showcase their culinary genius and gastronomic expertise to consistently create exceptional experiences for our guests,...

Kitchen Supervisor The Station District

  • Great Falls, MT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Great Falls, MT
  • 60+ days ago

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set...

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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...
Learn Traditional Thai Cuisine by Master Chef
Thai cuisine is the national cuisine of Thailand. Our Master chef in this Program try to select the most famous dishes and present you from start to FinishThai cooking places emphasis on lightly...
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...

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Salary for Chef de Cuisine Jobs in Montana

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Licensing / Certification

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



Highest Education Level

Chef de Cuisines in Montana offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
35.0%
Bachelor's Degree
26.1%
High School or GED
16.0%
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 in Montana
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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