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Chef De Cuisine
A Chef de Cuisine runs the day-to-day operations of a restaurant kitchen, developing menus, managing food costs, and training and supervising the kitchen staff to maintain consistent culinary technique and quality. They report to an executive chef where one exists, but otherwise serve as the top culinary authority for a single restaurant location. This senior kitchen leadership role requires both strong cooking technique and solid operational and staff management skills.
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Chef de Cuisine
Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Vientiane Prefecture, Lao People's Democratic Republic, LA
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Savannah, GA
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