Chef Operator: Lead Kitchen & High-Impact Team

Socket.dev; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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

Career progression opportunities

Complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily

Paid Parking

Job summary

Naked Farmer is seeking a Chef Operator to lead a high-volume scratch kitchen, train and mentor staff, and drive operational excellence. You will partner with the Chef de Cuisine and Culinary Director to ensure quality, cost control, and guest satisfaction while fostering a fun, accountable culture across the restaurant and team.

You will oversee hiring, training, and daily execution, aligning with DoH standards and using data to guide improvements, recipes, and seasonal menu changes.

Qualifications

• A passion for real, good food and culinary practices.
• 3–4 years in high-volume kitchen management or ops with P&L responsibility.
• Understanding of running efficient restaurants.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; physically capable.
• Team-oriented mindset focused on collective success.
• Excellent verbal communication and proactive problem solving.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for employees and guests.
• Attention to detail and quick learning for seasonal menus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entire restaurant operation including costs, labor efficiency, guest experience, and sales growth.
• Inspire and coach the team to build daily disciplines and behaviors for an efficient restaurant.
• Collaborate with Chef de Cuisine on quality assurance and use guest feedback for improvements.
• Lead new initiatives and foster an entrepreneurial mindset within the team.
• Maintain health protocols and ensure smooth operational flow across kitchen and service areas.
• Address tech and third-party platform issues proactively and manage operations.
• Provide thorough reporting and updates to leadership with clear documentation.
• Lead recruitment, interviews, onboarding, and team integration.
• Facilitate pre-shift briefings and team-building to align goals.

Skills

Kitchen management

P&L responsibility

Operational leadership

Communication skills

Team leadership

Adaptability

Job description

Naked Farmer is seeking a Chef Operator to lead a high-volume scratch kitchen, train and mentor staff, and drive operational excellence. You will partner with the Chef de Cuisine and Culinary Director to ensure quality, cost control, and guest satisfaction while fostering a fun, accountable culture across the restaurant and team.

You will oversee hiring, training, and daily execution, aligning with DoH standards and using data to guide improvements, recipes, and seasonal menu changes.