Italian Chef - Continental Cuisine

We are a premium Continental and Italian-inspired restaurant known for our uncompromising quality and perfectionist standards. We are looking for a highly experienced, hands-on Experienced Chef to lead our intimate kitchen team. You will be on the line, leading by example, and ensuring every single plate that hits the dining room is flawless.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-On Kitchen Leadership: Actively cook and expedite during peak restaurant hours. Directly manage, cross-train, and mentor a compact team of commis chefs and helpers to maintain rhythm during live service.
• Culinary Excellence & Execution: Deliver flawless Continental and Italian dishes. Maintain absolute consistency in flavor profiles, portion control, and meticulous a-la-carte plating.
• Quality & Ticket Times: Oversee the flow of the kitchen to ensure ticket times remain low without ever sacrificing our visual or culinary standards.
• Operations & Cost Control: Manage daily restaurant inventory, optimize food costing, minimize waste, and maintain strict adherence to local food safety and hygiene regulations.

Who We Are Looking For:

• Experience: 10+ years of active culinary experience, with a deep specialization in Continental and Italian cuisine.
• The "Working Chef" Mentality: You thrive in a compact, fast-paced kitchen and are completely comfortable rolling up your sleeves to prep and cook alongside your team.
• An Eye for Detail: You are a perfectionist when it comes to plate presentation and consistency.
• Ego-Free Collaboration: You are comfortable working closely with passionate ownership to maintain the brand's established vision and standards.