Culinary Director - High Volume Experience

Company: Eli's Manhattan
Location: New York
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

About Eli's ManhattanEli's Manhattan is a gourmet market that has been serving the highest quality prepared foods, artisanal breads, produce, fish, meat, and wines for over 50 years. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of food quality and customer satisfaction.Job SummaryWe are seeking a seasoned and talented Executive Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume production, catering, and prepared foods. As a key member of our culinary team, you will work closely with our founder, Eli Zabar, to maintain our classic dishes, create new recipes, and improve consistency across all locations and menus.Responsibilities

• Supervise and train a kitchen team of 76 working in multiple locations
• Oversee kitchen procedures, portioning, and execution
• Ensure food quality by adhering to brand standards at all times
• Develop and maintain all recipes and techniques
• Manage labor costs and food inventory
• Understand and maintain culinary aspects of profit and loss statement
• Sourcing and receiving high-quality ingredients
• Maintain purveyor/vendor relationships
• Maintain kitchen equipment and high standards of cleanliness and organization
• Comply with local DOH health and safety codesBenefits
  • 401(k) and 401(k) matching
  • Dental and health insurance
  • Paid time off and retirement plan
  • Vision insurance and employee garage parking
  • Company VehicleRequirements
    • 5+ years of culinary experience and 5+ years of cooking experience
    • Ability to commute or relocate to New York, NY

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