Job Description

Cove is looking for a group of Kitchen Directors to join the opening culinary team. These chefs will work intimately with our Chef / Owner in all facets of the kitchen. Kitchen directors will be responsible for menu development, scheduling cooks and porters, working service, placing orders, and overseeing events both on and off site. Kitchen directors at Cove will be thoughtful, empathetic leaders who are passionate about developing a strong restaurant culture, working with small farms and purveyors, and consistently work on becoming better versions of themselves. 

• Reports to: Chef / Owner, Director of Operations

• Direct Reports: Line Cooks; Porters, AM / PM

• Tentative start date: beginning of September

• Job Purpose: Provide support to Chef / Owner on day to day kitchen operations, administrative tasks, and employee relations. We will be hiring three kitchen directors to work intimately with the Chef / Owner. 

• Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

  • Menu development: work with Chef / Owner and other kitchen directors on menu research & development, sourcing and costing.

  • Training: create and uphold training procedures for new kitchen hires. Work with the Service Director to schedule and train FOH on recipes, allergens, sourcing, and techniques. Maintain up to date manuals and allergen sheets.

  • Kitchen management: manage service and uphold standards of the restaurant in the absence of Chef / Owner. Oversee assigned station during service.

  • Kitchen Maintenance and Department of Health Preparedness: maintain health and cleanliness standards to ensure A grade upon inspection along with a safe and efficient workspace. Collaborate with DOO on any R&M within the kitchen space.

  • Ordering & Receiving: place daily orders with purveyors and ensure they are received properly upon arrival.

  • Inventory management: complete monthly BOH inventory and share with DOO and accounting teams.

  • Working stations: if needed, be able to work any and all stations within the kitchen.

  • Expediting: expedite a la carte, tasting menu and events efficiently.

  • Monthly P&L meetings: participate in monthly P&L analysis meetings with Chef / Owner, Service Director and Director of Operations.

  • Staff Management: Assist chef/owner in hiring, disciplinary actions and termination of kitchen staff.

  • Working with Service Director on BOH scheduling: manage schedule of cooks and porters.

  • Family meal: oversee family meal preparation in tandem with other kitchen managers.

  • Event planning and execution: participate in BEO meetings with Service Director, events manager, and other kitchen managers.

  • Porter management and supervision.

  • Update allergy sheets, recipe bibles, and order guides as necessary.

• Required Qualifications:

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

  • Strong personal drive and work ethic

  • Team and community oriented with a positive attitude

  • Stress management - kind, calm, and collected under pressure

  • NYC food handlers license

  • Maintain HAACP plan and ensure all data and time entries are accurate

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule. Available nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

  • Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of the Google Drive suite of products (Sheets, Docs, etc.)

  • English fluency and additional language skills are a bonus

• Physical Qualifications:

  • Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time including moving safely through all areas of the restaurant

  • Ability to lift objects 50+ pounds in weight

  • Safely and effectively use all tools and equipment

  • Navigate tight and crowded spaces in a safe manner

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of fine dining experience

  • 2+ years of management experience

• Compensation and Benefits:

  • $80,000 - $85,000 yearly salary

  • Monthly MTA stipend

  • 10 days of PTO

  • 401k with 2% employer matching

  • Employee sponsored health insurance one year from opening date

  • Employee dining discount at Cove and Gem Home

  • Individualized growth plan 

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