Executive Chef

Big Time Restaurant Group; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

Health benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Big Time Restaurant Group seeks an accomplished Executive Chef to lead Parisol, a new French brasserie on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. You will build an exceptional kitchen team, shape the culinary identity, and ensure rigorous product quality in a high-volume, scratch-kitchen environment.

The role requires 8+ years of executive leadership with classical French training, seasonal menu development, and a hands-on, start-up mentality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience.
• Proven experience in a high-volume French or French-inspired restaurant.
• Strong classical French culinary training, technique, and knowledge of traditional French cuisine.
• Extensive scratch-kitchen experience with a commitment to quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Proven ability to recruit, lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing culinary team.
• Strong understanding of food cost management, labor controls, ordering, inventory, and kitchen operations.
• A passion for seasonal ingredients, thoughtful menu development, and exceptional guest experiences.
• Hands-on leadership skills and the ability to thrive in a new-opening environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary vision for Parisol and establish the kitchen standards.
• Build and manage a high-performing kitchen team from the ground up.
• Oversee the floor-to-kitchene operations and guest-experience focus.
• Play a key role in shaping Parisol’s culinary identity for a Q1 2027 opening.

Skills

Executive leadership

French cuisine expertise

High-volume kitchen

Culinary training

Team recruitment & mentorship

Food cost & operations

Job description

Big Time Restaurant Group | Fort Lauderdale, FL

A New French Brasserie Coming to Las Olas Boulevard | Opening Q1 2027

Introducing Parisol, Big Time Restaurant Group’s newest culinary destination, coming to the heart of Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Located at 609 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Parisol will bring the tradition of French cuisine together with a vibrant atmosphere, exceptional hospitality, and a fresh, approach to the beloved classic brasserie concept.

We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef with a strong foundation in classical French cuisine to lead our culinary vision and build an exceptional kitchen team from the ground up.

Featuring a scratch kitchen, in-house bakery, and polished yet approachable service, Parisol will celebrate the art of French dining while creating a lively and welcoming destination on Las Olas Blvd.

Backed by Big Time Restaurant Group, established over 30 years in the south Florida market, Parisol is being introduced along with their industry leaders such as Louie Bossi's Ristorante and Elisabetta's Ristorante. This may be your extraordinary opportunity to get in the ground floor on their newest project.

Big Time Restaurant Group | Fort Lauderdale, FL

A New French Brasserie Coming to Las Olas Boulevard | Opening Q1 2027

Top Pay • Competitive Benefits • Relocation Assistance Available

Introducing Parisol, Big Time Restaurant Group’s newest culinary destination, coming to the heart of Las Olas Boulevard in downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Located at 609 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Parisol will bring the tradition of French cuisine together with a vibrant atmosphere, exceptional hospitality, and a fresh, approach to the beloved classic brasserie concept.

We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef with a strong foundation in classical French cuisine to lead our culinary vision and build an exceptional kitchen team from the ground up.

Featuring a scratch kitchen, in-house bakery, and polished yet approachable service, Parisol will celebrate the art of French dining while creating a lively and welcoming destination on Las Olas Blvd.

Backed by Big Time Restaurant Group, established over 30 years in the south Florida market, Parisol is being introduced along with their industry leaders such as Louie Bossi's Ristorante and Elisabetta's Ristorante. This may be your extraordinary opportunity to get in the ground floor on their newest project.

Executive Chef Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience
• Proven experience in a high-volume French or French-inspired restaurant
• Strong classical French culinary training, technique, and knowledge of traditional French cuisine
• Extensive scratch-kitchen experience with a commitment to quality, consistency, and presentation
• Proven ability to recruit, lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing culinary team
• Strong understanding of food cost management, labor controls, ordering, inventory, and kitchen operations
• A passion for seasonal ingredients, thoughtful menu development, and exceptional guest experiences
• Hands-on leadership skills and the ability to thrive in a new-opening environment
  

What We Offer

• Top pay based on experience
• Health benefits
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance available
• The opportunity to build and lead a culinary team from the ground up
• A unique opportunity to help shape Parisol’s culinary identity and establish a new dining destination in Fort Lauderdale
  

Help Us Bring Parisol to Life

If you are an accomplished culinary leader with a sophisticated French culinary background, a passion for excellence, and the vision to create something extraordinary, we would love to hear from you.

Join Big Time Restaurant Group and become part of the team bringing Parisol to Las Olas Boulevard in Q1 2027.