Chef de Cuisine, New Restaurant Opening

Naked Farmer; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit-sharing incentives

401(k)

Annual paid vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily

Flexible work schedule

Parking reimbursement

Job summary

Naked Farmer in Saint Petersburg is hiring a Chef de Cuisine to lead the culinary team at their new location. This role requires a passion for quality food and operational excellence. You will manage the kitchen and ensure exceptional standards across all business channels.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a high-volume culinary setting and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, profit-sharing incentives, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience leading a culinary team in a high-volume setting.
• Strong culinary expertise and a passion for quality food.
• Exceptional communication skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the culinary team in a scratch kitchen.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and maintain quality standards.
• Manage food preparation and collaborate on inventory and ordering.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Leadership

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Chef de Cuisine

Another new location coming to St. Pete, we are seeking a highly driven and operationally excellent Chef de Cuisine (CDC) to lead the culinary execution from day one with our new team. This role is responsible for rebuilding and developing the kitchen team, upholding our standards for clean, high-quality ingredients, and ensuring flawless execution in a fast-paced, open-kitchen environment. The CDC will play a critical leadership role in reestablishing the tone, culture, and performance standards that define this restaurant’s next chapter of success.

About the Role

As Chef De Cuisine, you will lead the culinary team in our scratch kitchen, acting as the culinary nuts-and-bolts of our restaurant. Your role will be to manage and guide your team of chefs to run an efficient kitchen where chefs love to work. With a talent for balancing culinary excellence with operational savvy, you will lead and inspire others, demonstrating both leadership and culinary skills. Your ability to maintain strong relationships with farmers, partners, and suppliers is essential, as is your oversight of daily kitchen operations, adherence to sanitation standards, and maintenance of kitchen equipment. You will be responsible for supervising food preparation, menu planning, staffing, and ensuring that every kitchen station operates smoothly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a vibrant work culture
• Profit-sharing incentives
• 401(k)
• Annual paid vacation
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for career progression within our rapidly growing company
• A complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily
• Flexible work schedule
• Parking Reimbursement

You Will

• Cultivate a kitchen culture that embodies our best practices and standards, inspiring your team through every service.
• Lead and mentor the chef trainees, setting an example of culinary expertise and positivity to consistently deliver exceptional food.
• Guarantee the quality and presentation of food across all business channels, treating dine-in, pick-up, and delivery orders with equal dedication.
• Act as the go-to resource for the kitchen staff on recipe inquiries, preparation checklists, and food quality, maintaining order and consistency.
• Manage the receipt and quality control of fresh ingredients from our farm partners, and oversee inventory, supplies, and quality assurance processes.
• Organize prep lists and collaborate with the Chef Operator on food inventory and ordering to ensure the kitchen is well-prepared and organized.
• Setup your team for success on each service by managing the deployment board and prep schedules effectively.
• Perform line checks, assess readiness of food, anticipate needs, and manage potential waste to ensure seamless service.
• Set the kitchen up for success, completing all tasks with timeliness and a focus on safety.
• Introduce and test food preparation techniques that enhance kitchen efficiency, and remain open to innovative systems and processes.
• Uphold stringent kitchen operations, including storage, labeling, preparation, and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health standards and guidelines.
• Lead in placing orders and managing kitchen facilities, and collaborate with the Chef Operator on labor and food costs.
• Grow your kitchen team through active recruitment, training, performance management, mentorship, and disciplinary procedures when necessary.

You Have

• A minimum of 2 years' experience leading a culinary team in a high-volume setting.
• A deep passion for quality food and a desire to constantly improve.
• Strong culinary expertise with a willingness to learn and adapt.
• A proven work ethic and the ability to perform the job's physical demands, such as lifting up to 50 pounds.
• A collaborative spirit and readiness to contribute as needed.
• Respect and appreciation for your team and a commitment to fostering a positive work environment.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• A vision for mentoring and developing chefs into future restaurant leaders.
• Reliability and a consistent performance record.
• Adaptable interpersonal skills and the ability to meet new challenges with agility.
• An unwavering attention to detail.