Chef de Cuisine - Contemporary Cuisine

COREcruitment; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

COREcruitment seeks a Chef de Cuisine for a contemporary dining concept in Coral Gables, FL. The role reports to the Executive Chef and leads the kitchen team to uphold elevated culinary standards.

Responsibilities include managing daily kitchen operations, mentoring staff, driving service excellence, and contributing to menu development with strong focus on food cost and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams in a high-volume restaurant.
• Proven ability to develop menus and seasonal changes.
• Strong understanding of food cost, ordering, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef.
• Mentor and develop the culinary team to elevate performance.
• Direct service and maintain high levels of kitchen organization and efficiency.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal changes.
• Oversee ordering, inventory and food cost management.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation and kitchen procedures.
• Drive consistency across all aspects of the culinary operation.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Menu Development

Food Cost

Team Mentorship

Job description

Chef de Cuisine – Contemporary Cuisine

Coral Gables, FL
$77,000–$84,000 + Benefits

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
• Strong full-service restaurant experience in a elevated, finer dining restaurant
• 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