Chef de Cuisine

Mambo is looking to hire a Chef de Cuisine to join our team. We are looking for true Chef who has a passion for Italian cuisine and who posses exceptional leadership skills. Mambo is an extremely busy Italian restaurant located in a world renown ski resort. Come work hard & play hard in Steamboat Springs Colorado. Chef skills and qualifications The most important skill for a Chef is the ability to use various recipes and strictly follow a menu plan in the preparation of food daily. They require many other skills and qualifications as well, including: Ability to use common kitchen tools, including ranges, graters, and cutlery Knowledge of the standards and regulations for food preparation Excellent customer service skills Understanding of quality control, raw materials, and other techniques for the effective creation and distribution of food products Knowledge of food-related training techniques and curriculum Understanding of different culinary techniques and profiles and a desire to learn new techniques and flavours Ability to work neatly, efficiently, and safely Ability to follow instructions without variations Job duties include but are not limited to the following: Establishing staff and production schedules to ensure there is sufficient help throughout and to enable timely delivery of food items Determining when there is a need for additional help to maintain satisfactory service Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring staff, including cooks and kitchen employees when there is a need Inspecting work areas, supplies, ingredients, and cooking equipment to ensure constant conformance to regulatory standards Meeting with clients as may be necessary to negotiate prices and arrange menu items for banquets, weddings, and other special occasions Analyzing recipes and making menu changes when necessary to minimize overhead costs while still keeping customers happy Coordinating all food budgeting, purchasing, and planning operations with other members of the staff Monitoring and overseeing sanitation practices to ensure that employees strictly adhere to the standards and regulations of cleanliness Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Bonus/Commission: Yes