Chef de Cuisine

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• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items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