Description
Summary:
Seeking an organized, hands-on Chef de Cuisine to lead a fresh pasta-focused kitchen, overseeing daily operations and ensuring consistency.
Highlights:
1. Lead a fresh pasta-focused kitchen concept inspired by Italy
2. Oversee daily kitchen operations and lead a culinary team
3. Opportunities for growth within an expanding restaurant group
The Osteria Carlina Bar Mario group from New York is expanding its horizons and bringing its culinary tradition to Ann Arbor, Michigan. We are seeking a chef de cuisine to lead our new kitchen. We offer a competitive salary in the eighty to eighty five thousand dollar range, which provides significantly greater purchasing power in Ann Arbor compared to New York, thanks to a cost of living that is 35 to 40 percent lower. In addition, for the first three months, we provide room and board through company housing to make relocation and onboarding as smooth as possible.
SUGO Pasta Bar is seeking a strong, organized, hands-on Chef de Cuisine to lead the kitchen of our upcoming Ann Arbor restaurant.
We are building a fresh pasta-focused concept inspired by Italy: handmade pasta, seasonal ingredients, fried appetizers, simple desserts, and a high-energy open kitchen. Think slow food executed fast, with discipline and consistency.
This role is for someone who can lead a team, maintain standards, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Oversee daily kitchen operations
Lead line cooks, prep cooks, and pasta production team
Ensure consistency in pasta production, sauces, plating, and execution
Manage food ordering, inventory, and cost controls
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and health department compliance
Train and develop kitchen staff
Work closely with ownership on seasonal menu changes and operational improvements
Manage prep lists, pars, scheduling, and kitchen systems
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years of leadership experience as Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine
Strong pasta experience preferred
Ability to work in a high-volume environment
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience managing food cost and labor cost
Positive attitude and leadership mentality
Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Ideal Candidate:
You are calm under pressure, highly organized, and lead by example.
You understand that great food can still move quickly without sacrificing quality.
You take pride in systems, cleanliness, and consistency.
Compensation:
Competitive salary
Performance incentives
Growth opportunities within an expanding restaurant group
Location:
Ann Arbor, Michigan
To apply, please send resume and brief introduction to: sugoannarbor@gmail.com