Chef de Cuisine – Casa Mia (Italian Speaker)

About the role

The Chef de Cuisine will lead the daily kitchen operations at Casa Mia, ensuring high‑quality Italian cuisine and exceptional guest experiences. Reporting to senior management, the role combines hands‑on cooking with staff leadership and budget management.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a full range of dishes, including special guest menus and events.
• Develop new menus and recipes, maintaining brand standards and artistic quality.
• Supervise kitchen staff, schedule shifts, and ensure productivity and teamwork.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and temperature controls in compliance with regulations.
• Manage purchasing, receiving, storage, and equipment maintenance.
• Control portion sizes, waste, and implement environmentally friendly processes.
• Monitor budget, payroll, and financial performance of the kitchen.
• Handle guest feedback, resolve complaints, and ensure outstanding customer service.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED with at least 4 years of culinary or food‑and‑beverage experience.
• Or an associate degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel & Restaurant Management, or related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

Required skills

• Italian language proficiency.
• Food safety and sanitation compliance.