Chef De Cuisine

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

Chef de Cuisine leading a high-performance kitchen at Terrain Cafe, overseeing operations, quality, and staff development in a chef-driven environment.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeWayland • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Chef

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage full-scale kitchen operations, ensuring all equipment and stations meet rigorous professional standards.
Oversee recipe execution and ingredient procurement to maintain consistent quality and flavor profiles.
Direct high-volume service with precision, prioritizing speed without compromising excellence.
Lead and mentor kitchen staff, delegating responsibilities to optimize workflow and team performance.
Collaborate with front-of-house teams to articulate daily specials and seasonal menu highlights.
Uphold impeccable plating standards to ensure every dish is visually stunning and brand-aligned.
Supervise and develop line cooks, providing hands-on training to elevate technical skills.
Adapt recipes to accommodate diverse dietary requirements and bespoke guest requests.
Optimize inventory management and supply chain logistics to control costs and minimize waste.
Enforce strict quality control protocols for all incoming produce and pantry items.
Drive culinary innovation by experimenting with global trends and non-traditional ingredients.
Ensure absolute compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations at all times.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven track record of success as a Chef de Cuisine or Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment
Expert proficiency with industrial kitchen technology and specialized culinary tools
Advanced mastery of classical and contemporary culinary, pastry, and baking techniques
Exceptional leadership and personnel management capabilities
Resilience and composure when managing high-pressure situations and complex logistics
Superior organizational and time-management skills
Continuous commitment to professional development and staying abreast of industry trends
Comprehensive understanding of global food safety standards and HACCP principles
Degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional certification highly preferred
Must be able to bend, stoop, and be in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 10 hours per day)
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) with retirement savings plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

culinary techniquespastry techniquesbaking techniquesinventory managementsupply chain logisticsrecipe executionquality controlplating standardsdietary accommodationsculinary innovation

Soft Skills

leadershippersonnel managementresiliencecomposureorganizational skillstime-managementmentoringcollaborationcommunicationadaptability

Certifications

Culinary Arts degreeHACCP certificationfood safety certificationServSafe certificationprofessional culinary certificationkitchen management certificationnutrition certificationbaking certificationpastry certificationculinary leadership certification