Executive Chef

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team at Goodwin Recruiting. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for managing the daily operations of our kitchen to ensure a consistent and high-quality product.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily operations of the kitchen to ensure a consistent and high-quality product.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management to develop and motivate team members while fostering a safe, productive work environment.
• Ensure kitchen sanitation and maintenance meet all federal, state, corporate, and franchise standards.
• Monitor and control labor and food costs while preparing reports and analyzing data to meet or exceed budget goals.
• Create and manage food promotions and displays to drive sales and enhance the guest experience.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on menu development and seasonal offerings.

Requirements:

• More than two years of post-high school culinary education or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor a diverse kitchen team.
• Proven experience in managing food and labor costs, as well as ensuring sanitation standards.
• Ability to create, recommend, and implement food promotions and displays.
• Experience in a high-volume, high-quality environment.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, supplemental benefits
• 401K
• Free daily meals
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Free golf for the employee with a discount for others
• Florida Hospitality Industry Association (HIA) membership
• Employee Referrals
• F&B and retail discounts
• Commuting gas reimbursement