Chef de Cuisine - Copper & Kings

Job Description

Company Summary

Constellation Brands is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine and spirits with operations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Italy. We are a Fortune 500 company and we were recently given Fortune’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” award in 2016 and Fortune’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” award in 2017 amongst many other accolades. Since our earliest days, Constellation Brands has lived by a set of values that has shaped our culture and the way we do business. Today, these values, together with our company’s vision and mission, serve as the directional compass that guides our business strategies and future growth. We are looking for versatile and motivated individuals to join our team. Our mission, to elevate life with every glass!

Position Summary

We are currently seeking to add a talented Chef de Cuisine at Copper & Kings American Brandy Distillery. This position will require a great deal of responsibility; therefore, strong candidates will need to possess both strong culinary and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Adopt and display a commitment to the overall branding strategy of C&K

• Manage meal services and ensure food is prepared to expectation, and all opening and closing checklists are completed.

• Complete monthly inventory and expense reconciliation.

• Manage culinary team efficiently to meet and exceed guest expectations.

• Encourage creativity and collaboration among culinary staff members.

• Maintain impeccable organization and cleanliness of kitchen, walk-ins and storage areas.

• Coordinate the selection, training, development, and evaluation of employees in kitchen through effective management and leadership

• Work closely with events team to create and curate menus for clients that are built on creativity but also consolidation of product and ala carte overlap

• Assist in coordination of food preparation for parties and off-premise events.

• Must be proficient in preparing a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables etc.

• Produce recipes as needed to ensure consistency.

• Ensure that sanitation standards as set forth by local, state, and federal regulations are in compliance as well as the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and food storage areas.

• Develop core menu folders to share with Hospitality & Events.

• Ensure equipment needs and issues are rolled up to the General Manager.

• Manage food quality problems and product shortages.

• Ensure the team is maintaining clean and sanitary workstations and equipment.

• Attend all scheduled and requested meetings and be capable of bringing suggestions for improvement.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the General Manager.  

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years’ kitchen experience in similar capacity as sous chef or chef.

• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in a positive and constructive manner.

• Strong events and banquet background is a must

• Culinary Education preferred.

• Requires attention to detail and high-pressure problem-solving skills.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including days, evening, weekends and holidays

• Understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures.

• Must have proficient computer skills and be familiar with programs such as outlook, excel, word and SharePoint.

• Very strong technical skillset; knives, butchery, charcuterie, garde manger etc.

• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds.

• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

• Acquire and maintain a Jefferson Co. food handler permit within 14 days of onboarding.

• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and some holidays. Must be able to be flexible as business indicates

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Works outdoors/indoors

• Works in warm/cold climates

• Works in high places

• Works on wet surfaces

• Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals

• Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic

• Must be able to move up to 55 lbs

Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to e