Chef De Cuisine
Job Description
Chef de Cuisine
Marble Room Steaks & Raw Bar
Cleveland, Ohio
Position Summary
Marble Room Steaks & Raw Bar is seeking an experienced, passionate, and driven Chef de Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations in one of Cleveland's premier fine dining destinations. The Chef de Cuisine will partner with Executive Leadership to maintain exceptional culinary standards, oversee kitchen management, develop team members, and ensure the consistent execution of Marble Room's renowned steakhouse and seafood offerings.
This role requires a hands-on culinary leader with strong operational expertise, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to thrive in a high-volume luxury dining environment.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership
- Lead and manage all back-of-house culinary operations.
- Ensure consistent execution, presentation, and quality of all menu items.
- Maintain Marble Room's standards for flavor, appearance, and guest satisfaction.
- Collaborate on menu development, seasonal features, and special event offerings.
- Uphold food quality standards through recipe adherence and quality control processes.
Team Management & Development
- Recruit, train, coach, and mentor culinary team members.
- Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
- Build schedules that maximize productivity while controlling labor costs.
- Promote teamwork and strong communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams.
Operations & Financial Performance
- Manage food and labor costs to meet budgeted targets.
- Monitor inventory levels and oversee purchasing activities.
- Maintain proper product rotation, storage procedures, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Analyze kitchen performance metrics and implement operational improvements.
- Ensure efficient service execution during high-volume dining periods and private events.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Maintain strict adherence to all health department regulations and food safety standards.
- Ensure compliance with sanitation, cleanliness, and workplace safety procedures.
- Conduct regular inspections to maintain an organized and efficient kitchen environment.
- Ensure all employees follow company policies and operational procedures.
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
- 2+ years as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or comparable leadership position.
- Experience in upscale dining, luxury hospitality, steakhouse, seafood, or fine dining environments.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to manage labor, food costs, and inventory controls.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen operations.
- Ability to lead by example in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Culinary degree or formal culinary training.
- Experience with dry-aged steaks, premium seafood, and raw bar operations.
- Experience managing large culinary teams.
- ServSafe Manager Certification or equivalent.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as business demands require.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus opportunity.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Paid time off.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- A dynamic and collaborative leadership environment.
- The opportunity to lead culinary operations at one of the Midwest's premier dining destinations.
About Marble Room Steaks & Raw Bar
Marble Room Steaks & Raw Bar delivers a world-class dining experience in a historic and architecturally stunning setting. Known for exceptional steaks, fresh seafood, impeccable service, and unforgettable hospitality, Marble Room is committed to excellence in every aspect of the guest experience.
Join our team and help create memorable dining experiences while leading one of Cleveland's most respected culinary programs.
About Marble Room Steaks & Raw Bar
Marble Room Steaks & Raw Bar is one of Cleveland's most celebrated fine dining destinations, located within the historic former National City Bank building in the heart of downtown Cleveland. Renowned for its breathtaking architecture, exceptional hospitality, prime steaks, premium seafood, and award-winning wine program, Marble Room delivers a luxury dining experience that attracts guests from across the country.
As an employer, Marble Room is committed to cultivating hospitality professionals who are passionate about excellence, teamwork, and creating memorable guest experiences. Team members have the opportunity to work in a high-performance, guest-focused environment alongside talented culinary and hospitality leaders dedicated to professional growth and development.
Marble Room has earned numerous local and national accolades, including:
Ranked#15 Best Fine Dining Restaurant in the United States in Tripadvisor's 2025 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards.
Named to Yelp's Top 100 Date Night Restaurants in America.
Recognized by Wine Spectator for its outstanding wine program.
Voted Best Steakhouse in Cleveland by Cleveland Scene's Best of Cleveland Awards for multiple consecutive years, including 2024, 2025, and 2026.
Winner of Cleveland Magazine's Silver Spoon Awards for#1 Steakhouse and#1 Downtown Restaurant.
Joining Marble Room means becoming part of a growing hospitality organization that values integrity, innovation, and excellence while offering employees the opportunity to build rewarding careers at one of the Midwest's premier restaurant destinations.
