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Chef de Cuisine

Piatti Seattle • Seattle, WA 98105 • Posted 9 days ago via ZipRecruiter

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Join the dynamic and energetic team at Piatti Seattle as a Chef de Cuisine, working alongside a talented group of individuals passionate about the culinary arts. This hands-on role involves direct supervision of kitchen staff, including hiring, coaching, and performance management, as well as responsibility for menu development, budget planning, and maintaining food safety standards. The position offers a supportive environment for skill development and growth within a company that values a warm, inviting atmosphere and gourmet takeaway experience.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen
  • Short- and long-range planning including menu development and pricing
  • Equipment and budget planning
  • Cost control and profit contribution to the restaurant
  • Maintain complete control of the kitchen at all times
  • Command the respect of the kitchen staff
  • Supervise kitchen staff, including hiring, inspiring, coaching, and performance management
  • Maintain food safety, sanitary, and safety standards in the workplace
  • Work hand-in-hand with the General Manager on the restaurant's vision
  • Serve as a role model and mentor to the kitchen staff

Qualifications

Required

  • Experience in a kitchen leadership role, such as Chef De Cuisine or Sous Chef
  • Passion for the culinary arts
  • Ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to maintaining food safety, sanitary, and safety standards

Full Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Join our dynamic and energetic team as Chef de Cuisine! You will have the chance to work alongside a talented group of individuals who share your passion for the culinary arts and are dedicated to providing exceptional service. Our fun and energetic company culture will make coming to work a delight, and you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in a supportive environment.

This position is hands on, time on the line will be expected with your team. While we'd prefer someone with Chef De Cuisine experience, it is a great opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef that's looking to take the next step. Weekends and evenings are required. Apply now and be a part of our amazing team!


A LITTLE ABOUT US


Established in 1987, Piatti is a fresh take on the neighborhood Italian trattoria offering Italian cuisine, finely-crafted, with authenticity. The soul of the menu is our house-made pasta that we roll, cut and cook by hand everyday. Piatti combines a warm, inviting atmosphere, seamless service and gourmet takeaway experience with Piatti Provisions; a new retail and pasta shop. Whether dining in or taking home, Piatti brings friends and family together.


WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS A CHEF DE CUISINE

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for the daily operations of the kitchen. They are responsible for both short- and long-range planning including the development and execution of new menus and pricing, equipment, and budget planning, cost control, and profit contribution to the restaurant. They have overall responsibility for the day to day activities in the kitchen and for maintaining complete control of the kitchen at all times and to command the respect of the kitchen staff. The Chef de Cuisine directly supervises kitchen staff with responsibility for hiring, inspiring, coaching, and performance management. They are responsible for maintaining food safety, sanitary and safety standards in the workplace. They will work hand-in-hand with the General Manager to focus on the vision of the restaurant. In this leadership role, the Chef de Cuisine serves as a role model and mentor to the kitchen staff and must maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.


Piatti is a division of Palisades Hospitality, a Northern-California based bespoke hospitality management company that manages and develops a curated portfolio of 20+ hotels and restaurants and provides industry-tailored financial, design and development consulting services. Palisades is committed to creating design-driven, dynamic spaces thoughtfully rooted in their locale and that leave a lasting impact on our guests and in their communities.

Palisades Hospitality offers the following benefits for eligible full time employees:

Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Legal, Transportation,

Retirement: 401k Retirement savings program is available for all full and part time employees over the age of 18

Perks: All employees are eligible to enjoy a Travel + Dining Discount to stay and dine at sister locations. Employees celebrating years of service are recognized with a bonus award for milestone years.