About this role
This is as close as it gets without taking a plane. Cristian Pietoso Italian Restaurants celebrate the heart of Italian cuisine, blending time-honored recipes with fresh, high-quality ingredients. From handcrafted pasta to rich sauces and classic desserts, every dish reflects a passion for tradition, flavor, and genuine Italian hospitality. We are looking for a professional Chef de Cuisine to help lead our back of house team. The successful candidate will employ their culinary and managerial skills in order to play a critical role in maintaining and enhancing our guests satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales
- Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients
- Cook food in a timely manner
- Delegate tasks to kitchen staff
- Inform wait staff about daily specials
- Ensure appealing plate presentation
- Supervise Cooks and back of the house employees
- Slightly modify recipes to meet customers needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy)
- Monitor food stock and place orders
- Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items
- Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients
- Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area
Benefits:
- Opportunities for growth within a respected Cincinnati restaurant group
- Creative input in menu development
- Supportive, team-driven culture
- 70% company covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 2 week PTO in your first year, 3 weeks PTO following your first year
- 3 paid sick days
- 6 paid holidays
- Closed Sundays (Open for Sunday Brunch on Easter and Mother's Day)
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Qualifications
Skills
- Proven work experience as a Chef or Cook
- Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment (e.g. grillers and pasta makers)
- Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques
- Leadership skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Excellent time management abilities
- Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes
- Familiarity with sanitation regulations
- Culinary school diploma preferred