Executive Chef

Amantes Italian Restaurant; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

Amante’s Italian Restaurant is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all back-of-house culinary operations, develop seasonal menus, and uphold top food-safety standards. You will mentor staff, manage costs, and collaborate with leadership to achieve guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, 4+ years in high-volume food production, and proficiency with Excel and scheduling tools. Join a renowned South Florida staple undergoing a refreshed, guest-centric evolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food preparation, management, nutrition, or related field required.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive work experience in high-volume food production or catering preferred.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all back-of-house culinary operations, including food preparation, production, and presentation.
• Develop, refine, and execute seasonal menus and specials.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance.
• Hire, train, mentor, and schedule culinary staff; foster a positive culture.
• Control food and labor costs through ordering, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with leadership to support financial goals and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure consistent recipe execution, portion control, and plating.
• Conduct line checks, quality inspections, and equipment maintenance oversight.
• Negotiate pricing with vendors to ensure top-quality ingredients.
• Oversee kitchen administration including payroll approvals and invoicing.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Physical stamina

Reading & writing

Instruction following

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food preparation/management/nutrition or related field

4+ years progressive experience in high-volume food production/catering

Tools

Excel

Word processing

PDF handling

Scheduling software (HotSchedules)

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

Company Overview

Amante’s Italian Restaurant is a beloved South Florida staple with decades of history, known for its warm hospitality, classic Italian flavors, and strong connection to the local community. Now operated in collaboration with P Hospitality, Amante’s is entering an exciting new chapter preserving its rich heritage while elevating the dining experience with refined culinary execution, refreshed design elements, and a renewed focus on guest centric service. This partnership blends tradition with innovation, creating a workplace where team members can take pride in both honoring a legacy and contributing to a vibrant, growing hospitality group.

Position Summary

Prepare and / or directs the preparation of food to be served complying with all applicable sanitation, health, and personal hygiene standards and following established food production programs and procedures. Ensure appropriate use of facility supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste, and fraud.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and manage all back-of-house culinary operations, including food preparation, production, and presentation

Develop, refine, and execute seasonal menus and specials that align with brand standards and cost targets

Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance across all kitchen areas

Hire, train, mentor, and schedule culinary staff while fostering a positive, performance-driven culture

Monitor and control food and labor costs through ordering, inventory management, and waste reduction

Collaborate closely with leadership teams to support financial goals, service excellence, and guest satisfaction

Ensure consistency in recipe execution, portion control, and plating specifications

Conduct regular line checks, quality inspections, and equipment maintenance oversight

Build strong vendor relationships and negotiate pricing to ensure top-quality ingredients

Manage kitchen administration needs, including payroll approvals, invoice coding, and documentation in operational systems

Lead the kitchen team during peak service times, demonstrating hands‑on support and strong communication

Drive innovation and continuous improvement in culinary techniques, workflow efficiency, and menu development

Other tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

• Bachelor’s degree with major concentration in food preparation, management, nutrition or work related field.
• Position requires 4 (four) or more years progressive work experience in a high volume food production or catering organization. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered.
• Moderate reading and writing skills; proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills; ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push and pull items weighing up to 50 pounds; manual dexterity; auditory and visual skills; ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
• Knowledge of Excel word, pdf’s, hot schedules and e-save are a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work that Executive Chefs do is both physically and mentally demanding.They support the Mission, Values and Vision of the restaurant and the facility. They support, cooperate with, and implement specific procedures and programs for: Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs. They must maintain the confidentiality of all data, including employee and operations data. They are responsible for Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Executive Chefs must remain compliant with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

While performing their duties they must supports and participate in common teamwork including working together with all co-workers; planning and completing job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment. They use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.

They must complete requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned. The incumbent must maintain skills necessary to safely and efficiently operate the following equipment and machines used in the performance of this job including but not limited to: Kitchen equipment, i.e., oven, stove, dishwasher, slicer, coffee machine, steamer, mixer, and chef's knives.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will posses the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive salaries
• Paid time off
• Benefits
• Energetic, focused and collaborative work environment

We Encourage a Diverse Workforce: Amante's & P hospitality believes that a diversified group of associates contributes to a culture of values, team spirit and company growth. We feel this helps us to adapt to and embrace the diverse cultures and beliefs of our customers and the communities in which we live, work and do business in. If you’re looking for a company that respects your unique merits, professionalism, and skills, we’d like to talk to you.

We thank all that apply, but only those candidates who meet the position requirements will be contacted. Amante's & P Hospitality conducts all employment-related activities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local employment discrimination laws. We are a Drug Free workplace.