Chef de Cuisine — Lead & Elevate High-Impact Kitchens

Earls; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Leadership meal budget + discounts

3 weeks of paid time off

Job summary

Earls Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to elevate culinary leadership and guest experiences. You will lead Back-of-House operations, recruit and mentor Sous Chefs, and ensure flawless service across the kitchen.

You will develop strategic plans with the kitchen leadership team, nurture future leaders, and contribute to Earls' growth nationwide through hands-on leadership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Required experience in a Chef de Cuisine or comparable culinary leadership role within the hospitality/restaurant industry
• Exceptional coaching and leadership skills to actively develop Sous Chefs and the next generation of high-performing BOH leaders.
• A commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging kitchen culture for your team members
• A drive for continuous growth, with an active openness to feedback, coaching, and mentorship
• Drive seamless service execution by maintaining strong cross-functional alignment and clear communication between the Front-of-House and Back-of-House teams
• Be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; frequent bending, reaching, and stretching; repetitive manual tasks; and lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• The ability to legally work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Strategically recruit, onboard, and develop the next generation of Sous Chefs and high-performing culinary partners
• Maintain active oversight of all Back-of-House operations to ensure flawless service execution and uphold key profit metrics
• Master and utilize Earls' selection, development, and recognition programs to cultivate an engaging and supportive experience for all kitchen leaders and partners
• Drive improved business results by developing and implementing collaborative, strategic action plans with the entire kitchen leadership team

Skills

Culinary leadership

Coaching and mentoring

Cross-functional communication

Team development

Job description

Earls Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to elevate culinary leadership and guest experiences. You will lead Back-of-House operations, recruit and mentor Sous Chefs, and ensure flawless service across the kitchen.

You will develop strategic plans with the kitchen leadership team, nurture future leaders, and contribute to Earls' growth nationwide through hands-on leadership and continuous improvement.