Executive Chef: Culinary Leader Creating Seasonal Menus

Barcelona Wine Bar; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barcelona Wine Bar is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our Delray Beach kitchen and drive a high-volume, guest‑focused dining program. You will manage inventory, design seasonal menus, and maintain top quality through strong leadership and hands‑on involvement.

You will plan menus, control costs, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with sanitation standards while delivering an exceptional hospitality experience to guests.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in high‑volume restaurant environments.
• Strong kitchen management experience and leadership abilities.
• Ability to supervise staff, manage inventory and ensure safety standards.
• Familiarity with sanitation, nutrition regulations and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
• Modify menus or create new ones meeting quality standards.
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs.
• Supervise kitchen staff’s activities.
• Oversee portion control and minimize waste.
• Arrange for equipment purchases and repairs.
• Recruit and manage kitchen staff.
• Rectify problems or complaints as they arise.
• Provide final plating touches on prepared dishes.
• Perform administrative duties related to the kitchen.
• Ensure compliance with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive, professional hospitality experience for guests.

Skills

Passion for food

Supplier relations

Kitchen management

Problem solving

Delegation

Leadership

Cooking trends

Software literacy

Education

8 years of experience

Job description

Barcelona Wine Bar is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our Delray Beach kitchen and drive a high-volume, guest‑focused dining program. You will manage inventory, design seasonal menus, and maintain top quality through strong leadership and hands‑on involvement.

You will plan menus, control costs, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with sanitation standards while delivering an exceptional hospitality experience to guests.