Chef Operator (General Manager)

nakedfarmer; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and a vibrant work‑

Profit-sharing incentives

401(k)

Annual paid vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Opportunities for career progression

Complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily

Flexible work schedule

Paid Parking

Job summary

Naked Farmer, Fort Lauderdale, is seeking a Chef Operator to lead a scratch-based kitchen and guide a team towards culinary excellence.

You will drive operations, coaching staff, and partner with leadership to ensure guest satisfaction and sales growth, while maintaining health standards and a strong culture.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in high‑volume kitchen management with P&L responsibility.
• Strong leadership and ability to train and mentor staff.
• Ability to maintain health protocols and cleanliness.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire restaurant operation, including costs, labor, guest experience, and driving sales growth.
• Inspire, encourage and coach your team to build daily disciplines and behaviors to run an efficient restaurant.
• Work closely with the Chef de Cuisine on quality assurance processes and transform guest feedback into actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Spearhead new initiatives and manage their implementation, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset within your team.
• Ensure the smooth operational flow of the restaurant by upholding culinary excellence, service quality, and adherence to health protocols.
• Handle technological and third‑party platform issues proactively, adeptly troubleshooting and managing various operational aspects.
• Execute thorough reporting and documentation to deliver consistent updates and insights to the leadership team.
• Attain and uphold Department of Health Standards, set an example in cleanliness, and organize the kitchen and service areas effectively.
• Lead recruitment efforts, conducting interviews, and overseeing the onboarding process for new team members.
• Facilitate pre-shift briefings and team-building events to align your team with the latest updates and goals.
• Communicate proficiently across various digital platforms such as Google Drive, Slack, Toast, 7Shifts, Email, etc., ensuring timely correspondence.

Skills

Team leadership

Operations management

P&L responsibility

Mentoring

Hiring and onboarding

Tools

Google Drive

Slack

Toast

7Shifts

Email

Job description

Naked Farmer is proud to announce the opening of a new location! Coming soon in 2026! Fort Lauderdale, we cannot wait to serve you!

As we prepare to expand into this community, we are seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a restaurant from the ground up, helping to establish a strong culture, deliver exceptional hospitality, and grow with us as we continue our mission to build a better food system.

CHEF OPERATOR

Naked Farmer is a pioneering farm-to-table restaurant group with multiple locations across Florida, cooking and serving scratch-made, healthy, and affordable meals. Our restaurants celebrate the seasonality of vegetables and the spirit of innovation, striving to create a sustainable food system that strengthens the connection between farmers and the community.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As Chef Operator, you will spearhead a team that is passionate about culinary excellence and guide them towards acquiring new skills in our scratch-based kitchen. Your role is to nurture and cultivate your team, training and mentoring them to become future leaders through daily skill development. You are an achiever with a keen sense for operations, driven by tangible results. In our innovative operation, you are constantly viewing the business through a strategic and systematic lens, aiming to position both yourself and your team for success.

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 schedulePaid Parking

The next generation of chefs are evolving in Naked Farmer restaurants. As Chef Operator, you hold the premier leadership position, embodying a profound sense of responsibility for your restaurant. In partnership with the Chef de Cuisine, you drive the establishment's success at running efficient restaurants and maintaining a culture that's welcoming, fun and accountable to its team members, guests, and Area Operations Team. Collaborating with our Culinary Director, Controller, and other key restaurant leaders, you ensure the restaurant staff is expertly trained and organized, thus providing our guests with an experience that transcends an delicious meal.

YOU WILL:

• Oversee the entire restaurant operation, including the management of costs, labor efficiency, guest experience, and driving sales growth.
• Inspire, encourage and coach your team to build daily disciplines and behaviors to run an efficient restaurant.
• Work closely with the Chef de Cuisine on quality assurance processes and transform guest feedback into actionable insights for continuous improvement.
• Spearhead new initiatives and manage their implementation, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset within your team to maintain high engagement and enthusiasm.
• Ensure the smooth operational flow of the restaurant by upholding culinary excellence, service quality, and adherence to health protocols.
• Handle technological and third-party platform issues proactively, adeptly troubleshooting and managing various operational aspects.
• Execute thorough reporting and documentation to deliver consistent updates and insights to the leadership team.
• Attain and uphold Department of Health Standards, set an example in cleanliness, and organize the kitchen and service areas effectively.
• Lead recruitment efforts, conducting interviews, and overseeing the onboarding process for new team members.
• Facilitate pre-shift briefings and team-building events to align your team with the latest updates and goals.
• Communicate proficiently across various digital platforms such as Google Drive, Slack, Toast, 7Shifts, Email, etc., ensuring timely correspondence.

YOU HAVE:

• A passion for real, good food and a genuine interest in culinary practices and skills.
• A minimum of 3-4 years of experience in high-volume kitchen management or operational restaurant management with P&L responsibility.
• A deep understanding of how to run efficient restaurants.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a strong work ethic and reliability.
• Physical capability to perform job duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds, with