Chef de Cuisine — Luxury Steakhouse Leader

Crawford Thomas LLC; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Crawford Thomas LLC is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for a premier luxury steakhouse in Ocala, FL. This department-head role leads back-of-house operations across brunch and dinner, shaping guest experiences through exceptional food and presentation.

You will mentor teams, drive seasonal menus with the Executive Chef, oversee food costs and kitchen budgets, ensure strict safety standards, and deliver VIP dining and private events in a fast-paced, high-expectation setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of culinary leadership experience.
• Proven background in luxury steakhouses or high-end dining.
• Experience leading multiple kitchen teams across service periods.
• Strong ability to control food costs and budgets.
• Certified in ServSafe and alcohol compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop culinary teams across brunch and dinner services.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Partner with the Executive Chef on seasonal menus and culinary innovation.
• Manage food costs, labor, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen budgets.
• Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and team performance.
• Execute VIP dining experiences, private events, and special functions.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and operational standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Luxury steakhouse

Team leadership

Food cost control

Menu development

Sanitation & ServSafe

Job description

Crawford Thomas LLC is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for a premier luxury steakhouse in Ocala, FL. This department-head role leads back-of-house operations across brunch and dinner, shaping guest experiences through exceptional food and presentation.

You will mentor teams, drive seasonal menus with the Executive Chef, oversee food costs and kitchen budgets, ensure strict safety standards, and deliver VIP dining and private events in a fast-paced, high-expectation setting.