Executive Chef - Upscale Casual Restaurant
hace 13 días
Miami
Job Description Executive Chef We’re seeking a seasoned Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, champion culinary excellence, and uphold operational standards. This strategic leader brings creativity, discipline, and mentorship to the back-of-house while balancing culinary innovation with financial responsibility. This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about great food, people development, and delivering results. The ideal candidate is an inspirational leader who thrives in a high-volume, scratch kitchen environment and is aligned with our values, purpose, and mission. Key Responsibilities • Oversee all kitchen operations to ensure food quality, consistency, and cost control, • Set and implement culinary vision, driving high standards in execution and innovation, • Lead, coach, and hold Sous Chefs and BOH teams accountable for training, productivity, and service excellence, • Monitor and manage food, supply, and linen costs; maintain targets in alignment with P&L goals, • Build a strong talent pipeline by identifying, developing, and promoting 2–3 high-potential team members annually, • Participate in weekly manager meetings to align on strategy, operations, and team performance, • Assign clear daily, weekly, and monthly goals to kitchen leadership and BOH teams, • Ensure staff adhere to uniform, grooming, and hospitality standards; foster a professional and welcoming kitchen culture, • Maintain all kitchen equipment and ensure operational readiness through consistent inspections, • Collaborate with FOH leadership on BOH schedules, labor targets, and service coordination, • Contribute to long- and short-term culinary and business strategies, including menu planning and pricing initiatives, • Champion continuous learning through educational programs such as the Manager in Training Program, workshops, and weekly one-on-ones Qualifications • 3–5 years of Executive Chef experience in an upscale, high-volume kitchen, • Spanish Cuisine experience (preferred), • Excellent leadership skills with proven kitchen and people management success, • Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues under pressure, • Strong financial acumen with knowledge of food cost, labor management, and P&L accountability, • Skilled in recipe execution, culinary innovation, and team development, • Proficiency with restaurant software systems and inventory tools, • Up-to-date on culinary trends, techniques, and best practices, • Culinary degree or related certificate (preferred), • Ability to pass a background check and drug screening upon offer Benefits • Paid vacation, sick, and personal days, • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance, • Dining discounts across all restaurant locations within our groupCompany DescriptionTake the next step in your hospitality career! We are industry experts who have worked in restaurants, hotels, and resorts and know what it takes to succeed. We have been where you are —looking for that next great opportunity — and will help you find the ideal position for your skills, experience, and long-term goals.Take the next step in your hospitality career!\r\n\r\nWe are industry experts who have worked in restaurants, hotels, and resorts and know what it takes to succeed. We have been where you are —looking for that next great opportunity — and will help you find the ideal position for your skills, experience, and long-term goals.