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Chef de Cuisine (Executive Chef)
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Chef de Cuisine (Executive Chef)
| Salary | To be discussed |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Experience | Minimum 3 years of experience |
| Location | 1920 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |
Chef de Cuisine (Executive Chef)
Description
Chef De Cuisine (Executive Chef) at the NEW Haywire in Uptown Dallas!
Creating Texas-sized culinary experiences is the mission of the Chef de Cuisine (CDC) at Haywire Plano. The Haywire CDC is a culinary maestro who recognizes that the food they create and execute is only as good as the individual performers passion & knowledge in the kitchen. They are always cutting edge and ahead of culinary trends, leading the market, never following. They drive top and bottom line restaurant performance by enhancing and executing a menu known for its sophisticated cowboy cuisine. A love of Texas-inspired food, incredible wines and the best Whiskeys in the world is a must. The ideal CDC has 3-4 years of high-volume, steak-house restaurant experience.
Our Haywire Uptown CDC must be a:
Culinary Maestro
- Create, present and adjust Haywire menu based on research around a variety of traditional and new Texas culinary influenced trends
- Innovate using the latest techniques, equipment, and ingredients to stay ahead of culinary trends and experiences relevant to the Brand
- Partner with the General Manager and Sales Manager to create and execute special event menus to deliver extraordinary experiences
- Ensure line and prep cooks are experts with ingredients, preparation, taste and presentation of recipes and menu items they impact
- Consistently monitor food preparation and presentation to ensure perfect menu items leave the kitchen each shift
Business Partner
- Prepare necessary data for applicable parts of the annal budget, including projecting food, labor and other costs related to the kitchen and monitors actual financial results taking corrective action as necessary to ensure targets are met
- Implement measures for controlling food costs, exercising portion control and working with General Manager and Operations Leadership to adjust menu pricing as needed
- Attend all manager meetings, preparing to present culinary related updates, needs and issues impacting the team and restaurant
- Assists in maintaining the highest level of Texas Hospitality principles in conjunction with the Front of House Management Team
- Maintains the highest level of cleanliness and preventive maintenance of all kitchen equipment and fixtures, responsibly using the R&M budget before issues occur
People Champion
- Hire, train and retain the best talent in the industry
- Ensure team members have the knowledge, tools and resources needed to be successful in their roles
- Oversee timely and accurate scheduling of culinary team members to ensure correct amount of properly trained staff is present on every shift
- Create a culinary-focused culture that draws potential new team members in and allows them to be their best at what they do
- Hold entire team to the highest of standards through fair, consistent coaching and feedback
- Develop strong leaders in the kitchen that maintain culinary, sanitary and cleanliness standards as rigorous as the CDC's, creating a pipeline for growth with the Brand
Quality Authority
- Evaluate ingredients regularly to ensure the highest quality is consistently attained
- Approve the requisition and purchase of products and other necessary items, both food and non-food related
- Accountable for the development, implementation and use of Haywire standard recipes and techniques for menu item preparation, execution and presentation to assure consistently high quality
- Develop and maintain high standards that safeguards all food handler work practices, while increasing the team's knowledge around safety, hygiene, security and accident prevention
A Successful Chef at Haywire Uptown:
- personally embraces & demonstrates an understanding of the Haywire Brand DNA
- thrives in a fast-paced, urgent environment
- builds menu strategy for future growth
- moves easily from big picture to nitty-gritty
- drives team growth through accountability
- leads through inspiration and developing others
- cool, calm and collected under pressure
- understands competitive set and strives to lead
- embodies a business driver and thought leader
- a high school degree or equivalent
- culinary degree or bachelor's degree in hospitality management preferred
- 3+ years chef de cuisine, head chef or executive chef experience with similar restaurant and volume
- knowledge of Fusion Prep, Decision Logic a plus
Chef De Cuisine (Executive Chef) at the NEW Haywire in Uptown Dallas!
Creating Texas-sized culinary experiences is the mission of the Chef de Cuisine (CDC) at Haywire Plano. The Haywire CDC is a culinary maestro who recognizes that the food they create and execute is only as good as the individual performers passion & knowledge in the kitchen. They are always cutting edge and ahead of culinary trends, leading the market, never following. They drive top and bottom line restaurant performance by enhancing and executing a menu known for its sophisticated cowboy cuisine. A love of Texas-inspired food, incredible wines and the best Whiskeys in the world is a must. The ideal CDC has 3-4 years of high-volume, steak-house restaurant experience.
Our Haywire Uptown CDC must be a:
Culinary Maestro
- Create, present and adjust Haywire menu based on research around a variety of traditional and new Texas culinary influenced trends
- Innovate using the latest techniques, equipment, and ingredients to stay ahead of culinary trends and experiences relevant to the Brand
- Partner with the General Manager and Sales Manager to create and execute special event menus to deliver extraordinary experiences
- Ensure line and prep cooks are experts with ingredients, preparation, taste and presentation of recipes and menu items they impact
- Consistently monitor food preparation and presentation to ensure perfect menu items leave the kitchen each shift
Business Partner
- Prepare necessary data for applicable parts of the annal budget, including projecting food, labor and other costs related to the kitchen and monitors actual financial results taking corrective action as necessary to ensure targets are met
- Implement measures for controlling food costs, exercising portion control and working with General Manager and Operations Leadership to adjust menu pricing as needed
- Attend all manager meetings, preparing to present culinary related updates, needs and issues impacting the team and restaurant
- Assists in maintaining the highest level of Texas Hospitality principles in conjunction with the Front of House Management Team
- Maintains the highest level of cleanliness and preventive maintenance of all kitchen equipment and fixtures, responsibly using the R&M budget before issues occur
People Champion
- Hire, train and retain the best talent in the industry
- Ensure team members have the knowledge, tools and resources needed to be successful in their roles
- Oversee timely and accurate scheduling of culinary team members to ensure correct amount of properly trained staff is present on every shift
- Create a culinary-focused culture that draws potential new team members in and allows them to be their best at what they do
- Hold entire team to the highest of standards through fair, consistent coaching and feedback
- Develop strong leaders in the kitchen that maintain culinary, sanitary and cleanliness standards as rigorous as the CDC's, creating a pipeline for growth with the Brand
Quality Authority
- Evaluate ingredients regularly to ensure the highest quality is consistently attained
- Approve the requisition and purchase of products and other necessary items, both food and non-food related
- Accountable for the development, implementation and use of Haywire standard recipes and techniques for menu item preparation, execution and presentation to assure consistently high quality
- Develop and maintain high standards that safeguards all food handler work practices, while increasing the team's knowledge around safety, hygiene, security and accident prevention
A Successful Chef at Haywire Uptown:
- personally embraces & demonstrates an understanding of the Haywire Brand DNA
- thrives in a fast-paced, urgent environment
- builds menu strategy for future growth
- moves easily from big picture to nitty-gritty
- drives team growth through accountability
- leads through inspiration and developing others
- cool, calm and collected under pressure
- understands competitive set and strives to lead
- embodies a business driver and thought leader
- a high school degree or equivalent
- culinary degree or bachelor's degree in hospitality management preferred
- 3+ years chef de cuisine, head chef or executive chef experience with similar restaurant and volume
- knowledge of Fusion Prep, Decision Logic a plus
Details
| Salary | To be discussed |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Experience | Minimum 3 years of experience |
| Location | 1920 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201, USA |
Skills
Fine Dining Experience
Fast-Paced Experience
Fluent in English
Culinary Degree/Training
Knife Skills
Cleanliness
Food Safety
Grilling
Kitchen Safety
Safe Food Handling
Classical Cooking Techniques
By applying you confirm you have these skills.
Haywire Restaurant Uptown Dallas
| Salary | To be discussed |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Experience | Minimum 3 years of experience |
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1920 McKinney Ave, Dallas, TX 75201, USA