Restaurant Chef

@ Goodwin Recruiting
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Restaurant Chef

Fort Lauderdale, FL
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

A high-volume bar and grill offering diverse regular meals. The role focuses on overseeing culinary operations, managing staff, controlling costs, ensuring food safety, and delivering excellent guest experiences.

Requirements

  • 3+ years Chef or kitchen management
  • Experience in high-volume restaurant
  • Manage food and labor costs
  • Strong leadership and team skills
  • Knowledge of food safety procedures

Qualifications

  • Culinary degree or training
  • ServSafe certification preferred

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Salary and Benefits

  • Health, Dental and Vision- 80.3% company paid; thereafter until 6%
  • STD and LTD, Accident, Hospital indemnity, pet insurance
  • 401K- Eligible after 1 year Company matches dollar for dollar for the first 3% and$.50
  • 12 Vacation and PTO Days during first year, increases every year after year 1
  • 20% discount on food and beverage, 30% on retail
  • $70 cell phone reimbursement

Position Overview

  • Lead culinary operations for a high-volume, three-meal-a-day bar and grill.
  • Oversee food quality, consistency, kitchen execution, staffing, and sanitation.
  • Manage menus, purchasing, inventory, food cost, labor, and waste control.
  • Recruit, train, schedule, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
  • Partner with the General Manager to drive guest satisfaction and financial performance.

Job Qualifications

  • 3+ years of Chef or Kitchen Management experience in a high-volume restaurant.
  • Strong three-meal-a-day and high-volume culinary experience preferred.
  • Proven ability to manage food and labor costs.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
  • Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, inventory, and ordering procedures.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.
  • ServSafe certification preferred.


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