Executive Chef

Shades Bar & Grill; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Shades Bar & Grill is seeking an Executive Chef for its Miramar Beach location, with summer training at Inlet Beach. The role focuses on building a high-energy scratch kitchen, leading a culinary team, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Compensation will be based on experience.

The candidate will oversee kitchen operations, ensure food quality, manage cost controls, and maintain safety standards in a dynamic environment with openings and high volume service.

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant openings a plus
• Prior high volume kitchen experience required
• Demonstrate cooking skills and ability to follow established menus and recipes
• Knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation procedures
• Knowledge of kitchen systems and processes
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills
• Understanding of food cost & ordering
• Can obtain any necessary food handling permits or licenses
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality of products and service to every guest
• Maintain excellence in food quality by following all recipe and product specifications
• Plan and prepare a variety of scratch recipes
• Set up/break down equipment and stations
• Clean/sanitize kitchen
• Oversee and lead team members to produce the best quality food

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Menu Planning

Food Safety

Staff Training

Job description

Job Description

We are searching for the right candidate to fill our Executive Chef position coming soon at our new Shades Bar & Grill Mirimar Beach location. Summer training at Inlet Beach location. Compensation will be based on experience. Our culinary team creates delicious dishes from fresh ingredients in a very fast paced and high energy, scratch kitchen every day. If you're looking for a great culture and a fun, upbeat work environment, please consider applying to join our team.

Responsible for performing a variety of duties throughout the kitchen including but not limited to:

• Provide the highest quality of products and service to every guest
• Maintain excellence in food quality by following all recipe and product specifications
• Plan and prepare a variety of scratch recipes
• Set up/break down equipment and stations
• Clean/sanitize kitchen
• Oversee and lead team members to produce the best quality food

Preferred Requirements:

• Prior restaurant openings a plus!
• Prior high volume kitchen experience required.
• Prior food preparation experience in a scratch kitchen preferred
• Demonstrate cooking skills and ability to follow established menus and recipes
• Knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation procedures
• Knowledge of kitchen systems and processes
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills
• Understanding of food cost & ordering
• Can obtain any necessary food handling permits or licenses
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize duties
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and bend, climb or work in confined spaces
• Ability to properly lift 25-50 lbs
• Demonstrate good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Work well in a team environment
• Have fun creating a great experience for the guests as well as for yourself and your team!

Company Description

Welcome to Shades on 30A.

A Family Favorite Since 1994.

A 30A destination location for more than 20 years, Shades Bar & Grill continues to turn friends into family! With daily chef features, famous wings, classic spirits and a fabulous staff, Shades is the place to meet and eat on 30A.

If great food, unbelievable televisions, and live music in a neighborhood pub and grill environment are what you're looking for, we are a perfect choice!

As soon as you enter our spacious restaurant, you'll notice a big difference. We are a clean, family-friendly bar and grill that truly loves our customers, and we go the extra mile whether in the kitchen or greeting you at the door. Come have a great time enjoying a great meal and fun setting! Check out why Shades received the Certificate of Excellence for 2015 from TripAdvisor!