About the Company
A highly anticipated new restaurant is opening in Allentown, PA and is seeking a passionate and driven Chef de Cuisine to lead its culinary program from day one. This is a ground-floor opportunity for a Chef de Cuisine who wants to build something special in Allentown, PA. If you are a hands-on kitchen leader who thrives on quality, consistency, and culture – this new opening in Allentown, PA is for you.
About the Role
As the Chef de Cuisine you will be responsible for:
Responsibilities
- Kitchen Leadership
- Lead and manage the entire kitchen team during daily operations
- Set expectations for professionalism, cleanliness, organization, and teamwork
- Run pre-shift meetings – communicating specials, features, 86’d items and priorities
- Build and maintain a positive, accountable kitchen culture alongside the GM and ownership
- Food Quality, Consistency & Menu Development
- Ensure every dish meets established recipes, specs, and presentation standards
- Conduct regular line checks, taste and inspect food throughout service
- Develop and update menus, seasonal features, and specials – creating and standardizing recipes
- Stay current with culinary trends while maintaining the restaurant’s identity
- Operations, Food Cost & Purchasing
- Maintain food cost within target through portion control, waste reduction, and inventory management
- Conduct weekly inventory, establish pars, and monitor ordering, receiving, and FIFO rotation
- Build vendor relationships and ensure quality of all deliveries
- Ensure proper mise en place, efficient station setup, and smooth ticket times – stepping on the line when needed
- Team Development & Financial Leadership
- Assist with hiring, training, onboarding, and scheduling of all kitchen staff
- Train cooks on recipes, equipment, sanitation and technique – developing future leaders
- Manage labor to sales, control overtime, and participate in weekly financial reviews
- Ensure compliance with all health department, ServSafe, and safety standards
Qualifications
- 3+ years as Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or high-volume Kitchen Manager
- Proven experience in a scratch kitchen with strong culinary fundamentals
- Strong understanding of food cost, labor control, ordering, and inventory
- A true leader who is calm, visible, and in control during high-volume service
Required Skills
Strong culinary fundamentals, leadership skills, and operational management.
Preferred Skills
Experience in a scratch kitchen and familiarity with culinary trends.
Pay range and compensation package
Competitive Base Salary of $95,000 - $105,000+ plus bonus. Full benefits package – medical, dental, PTO. The opportunity to lead a brand-new opening and put your stamp on a menu and team in Allentown, PA.
Equal Opportunity Statement
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Chef de Cuisine in Allentown, PA, we want to hear from you. For immediate consideration, please send an accurate resume to