Culinary Lead & Kitchen Operations Manager

The Breakers Palm Beach; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Breakers Palm Beach Restaurant Chef is a dynamic and hands-on leader responsible for supervising kitchen operations and upholding the company’s culture, ensuring culinary team produces high-quality dishes while strictly following food safety protocols and standardized recipes.

The role provides guidance, training, and fosters a culture of accountability and growth; you will manage scheduling, payroll, labor, and inventory, and collaborate with the Area Chef to achieve kitchen goals in a

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary leadership role with supervision of kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP) and culinary techniques.
• Excellent communication and team management skillset.
• Ability to collaborate across culinary and service teams in a fast-paced setting.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to evolving kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model for enthusiasm, energy, and professionalism in the kitchen.
• Conduct training sessions to ensure team members are well-prepared and equipped for success.
• Monitor and uphold food quality and guest experiences during shifts.
• Oversee food ordering and receiving processes to maintain quality and standards.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines and maintain kitchen cleanliness at all times.
• Collaborate with the Area Chef to achieve kitchen goals effectively and positively.
• Communicate effectively with both culinary and service teams to maintain a cohesive working environment.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and continuously improve operations.
• Handle administrative duties such as scheduling, training, payroll, labor management, and inventory management.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety standards

Team management

Communication

Operations scheduling

Payroll and labor management

Job description

The Breakers Palm Beach Restaurant Chef is a dynamic and hands-on leader responsible for supervising kitchen operations and upholding the company’s culture, ensuring culinary team produces high-quality dishes while strictly following food safety protocols and standardized recipes.

The role provides guidance, training, and fosters a culture of accountability and growth; you will manage scheduling, payroll, labor, and inventory, and collaborate with the Area Chef to achieve kitchen goals in a