MINETTA TAVERN IN NYC ORIGINALLY OPENED IN 1937
Named after the Minetta Brook — which ran southwest from 23rd Street to the Hudson River —
the Tavern was frequented by various layabouts and hangers-on including Ernest Hemingway,
Ezra Pound, Eugene O'Neill, E. E. Cummings, Dylan Thomas, and Joe Gould, as well as by various
writers, poets, and pugilists.
Since its renovation, Minetta Tavern has best been described as "Parisian steakhouse meets
classic New York City tavern."
We hope — and believe — that is a somewhat accurate description of the place.
Minetta Tavern received 3 stars from the New York Times and is a Michelin recommended
restaurant.
We are looking for an experienced CDC for Minetta Tavern with French cuisine background and
full-time availability to join our team and be part of this highly anticipated opening of an iconic
NY restaurant in DC.
Key Responsibilities :
• Responsible for kitchen labor, budget, and costs.
• Oversee production, and manage inventory and food waste with other Chefs.
• Ensure schedules are being maintained and respected.
• Manage P&L, food cost, and inventory.
• Ability to partner and build relationships with management, colleagues, and vendors
while demonstrating leadership and integrity and promoting team success.
• Promote a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests.
• Motivate, mentor, and train all BOH members.
• Ability to develop and maintain an empowering culture.
• Train and coach the staff to perform at optimum standards
• Perform daily line checks and FOH service line-ups.
• Maintain kitchen operations and upkeep, hood vents, grease traps, refrigeration, and
other contracts.
Qualifications :
• Culinary/Hospitality degree or certificate is preferred.
• 5+ years of culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Previous experience as a CDC is preferred.
• Plating and presentation skills are highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of the kitchen.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, is a must.
• Strong expediting skills and ability to work all stations.
• Excellent knowledge of all sanitation and DOH standards and regulations.
• Experience in managing food and labor costs.
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Experience of working in a high-volume kitchen.
• Fine dining experience is a preference.
• Have experience with catering and events.
• Fluent in English, working knowledge of Spanish is required.
• DC Food Handlers Certificate is a must.
Availability must include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits & Perks : Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Dining
discounts.
Required Skills
Team Development and Training
Kitchen Management
Advanced Knife Skills
Food Safety Knowledge
Ordering / Purchasing
Menu Development
Inventory Management
Recipe Development