Chef de Cuisine

COREcruitment Ltd; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd in Florida presents a Chef de Cuisine opportunity in Coral Gables within a Michelin Guide-recognized concept. Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will lead the kitchen team and uphold culinary standards across service and operations.

Deployed is a chef-led environment requiring strong leadership, menu development, food cost control and staff mentorship. This role sits within a high-quality hospitality group in Coral Gables.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a culinary team at a high-end restaurant
• Proven ability to develop menus and seasonal changes
• Strong understanding of food cost, ordering and inventory
• Commitment to quality-driven, chef-led cuisine

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef
• Manage, mentor and develop the culinary team
• Lead service and maintain high kitchen organization and efficiency
• Assist with menu development and seasonal changes
• Manage ordering, inventory and food cost
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation and kitchen procedures
• Help drive consistency across all aspects of the culinary operation

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Inventory management

Food safety

Team mentoring

Kitchen operations

Job description

We're partnered with a well-established Florida-based hospitality group on an exciting Chef de Cuisine opportunity in Coral Gables.

The restaurant is part of a Michelin Guide-recognized concept, offering an opportunity to work in a high-quality culinary environment with a strong team and established group behind it.

Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, the Chef de Cuisine will play a key role in leading the kitchen team, maintaining culinary standards, and driving consistent execution.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef
• Manage, mentor and develop the culinary team
• Lead service and maintain a high level of kitchen organization and efficiency
• Assist with menu development and seasonal changes
• Manage ordering, inventory and food cost
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation and kitchen procedures
• Help drive consistency across all aspects of the culinary operation

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef or similar culinary leadership role
• Proven ability to lead and develop a culinary team
• High standards for food quality, consistency and execution
• Strong understanding of food cost, ordering and inventory
• Passion for quality-driven, chef-led cuisine