Head Chef

Full-time - Immediate Hire

As the very first international family of café-restaurants that employ and train people with intellectual and

developmental disabilities.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Head Chef directs and supervises all activity in the café's kitchen. We are looking for a strong leader who contributes to the success of our mission by providing high-quality French cuisine to our customers, enforcing high standards of cleanliness and sanitation, and training and managing back-of-house team members. This position works alongside team members that have intellectual development disabilities (IDD) and will support them in fostering meaningful and independent employment opportunities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Carries out culinary production in accordance with French brand and cuisine

Follow menus and pre-determined recipes, while also incorporating new ideas

Performs daily line check to ensure consistent tastes, temperatures, and quality of items

Work in partnership with Head Trainer of crew members to ensure instruction to crew members is accessible. 

Manage, lead and develop skills of team members with and without disabilities. 

Meets or exceeds budgeting goals. 

Collaborate with management to plan special events. Ability to work with a sense of urgency

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Follows all Department of Health rules and regulations

Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 25+ pounds

Communicate clearly and calmly with team members.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Culinary Education

Food Handlers License

ServSafe Certification is a plus but not required

Experience working under the Department of Health guidelines

5+ years of experience working in a restaurant or café

Familiar and comfortable working with individuals with disabilities.

Experience teaching or training

Strong leadership and management skills

Knowledge of French cuisine is a plus but not required