Jan 17, 2025
About Roast At Roast, we pride ourselves on offering a sophisticated menu that blends traditional French rotisserie techniques with kosher dietary standards. Our restaurant is dedicated to creating high-quality dishes, from signature rotisserie meats to complementary sides and sauces, ensuring an exceptional culinary experience for our guests. The Position The Head Chef will oversee daily kitchen operations, including menu creation, recipe development, and dish preparation. S/He will perform multi-functional duties and be responsible for supervising and training kitchen staff to ensure adherence to kosher standards, as well as maintaining quality, safety, and hygiene practices. Additionally, S/He will manage inventory, inspect kitchen equipment, monitor patrons preferences, and develop innovative dining offerings. Key Responsibilities Oversee all kitchen operations, including menu development, food preparation, and staff training, ensuring compliance with kosher standards and restaurant policies; Plan and execute the preparation and presentation of kosher French-inspired dishes, including traditional flame rotisserie specialties, sauces, and sides, using traditional and modern culinary techniques; Develop and introduce seasonal and special event menus for special occasions and holidays, tailored to client preferences; Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, ensuring adherence to kosher guidelines, hygiene standards, and operational efficiency; Monitor inventory levels of kosher-certified ingredients, manage supplier relations, and oversee cost control to maintain profitability; Inspect all kitchen equipment and workspaces to ensure compliance with health, safety, and kosher dietary laws. Qualifications: Professional certification in culinary arts (CAP or equivalent) with specialized training in French cuisine; Minimum of 5 years of professional culinary experience, including high-responsibility roles, such as Head Chef or Sous Chef in French and kosher kitchens; Experience and expertise in kosher dietary laws, with a strong understanding of their application in a professional kitchen, ensuring compliance in all aspects of food preparation, handling, and service; Comprehensive experience in traditional French cuisine, specializing in traditional rotisserie techniques, including the preparation and cooking of a variety of meats and poultry using traditional flame rotisserie equipment to achieve authentic flavors and textures while adhering to kosher guidelines.; Proven ability to manage kitchen operations, train staff, and develop innovative, high-quality menus; Strong leadership and organizational skills, with experience in inventory management and cost control; Professional demeanor with ability to multitask in a fast pace environment while always appearing calm and to interact with all types of team members; Bilingual proficiency in French and English is preferred. Contact: Please email resume to:
Roast
Miami, Florida