Executive Chef & Culinary Leader – Menu Innovator

Houligan; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Training programs

Career development

Meal discount program

Paid business expenses

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Stonewood Grill and Tavern is seeking an Exec Chef/Culinary Manager to lead daily kitchen operations at our Brandon location, ensuring a premier guest and team experience. You will oversee hourly staff, manage payroll and scheduling, and drive menu innovation while maintaining high standards of hospitality and food quality.

You will inspire and develop your team, monitor safety and inventory, and uphold our commitment to culinary excellence and operational success in a fast-paced, guest-focused

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and ability to train and develop team members.
• Commitment to high hospitality standards and guest satisfaction.
• Understanding of payroll, scheduling and daily kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive daily kitchen operations to ensure guest and team satisfaction.
• Oversee hourly team members and all administrative and leadership duties.
• Contribute to menu innovation and item development.
• Uphold standards of excellence and hospitality.
• Lead your team and manage daily checklist functions.
• Handle payroll and scheduling.
• Focus on team development and inventory, quality, safety.
• Manage the facility and culinary excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Training

Financial acumen

Hospitality standards

Communication

Job description

Job Responsibilities

As an Exec Chef/Culinary Manager you will be responsible for helping to lead and drive the daily operations of your Stonewood location. You will manage the kitchen to ensure a positive guest and team member experience. You will oversee all hourly team members and will be responsible for all administrative and leadership functions to ensure a smooth operation. You will also contribute to menu innovation and item development.

Other responsibilities of the Exec Chef/Culinary Manager role include:

• Upholding our standards of excellence and hospitality
• Leading your team
• Managing all functions on our daily checklist
• Handling payroll and scheduling
• Focusing attention on team development
• Overseeing inventory, quality and safety
• Managing the facility
• Leading and developing Culinary Excellence

Job Requirements

In the Exec Chef/Culinary Manager role, you must be self-motivated, positive, and possess a passion for fostering a great sense of teamwork. We are seeking experienced professionals with a talent for leading and inspiring others. You must exhibit uncommonly high standards and be committed to the training and development of our team members.

Other requirements of the Exec Chef/Culinary Manager role include:

• Food handler certification, strongly preferred
• Ability to learn and train others on all aspects of the Stonewood operations
• Ability to drive hospitality and inspire others to do so
• Must exhibit an aptitude for leading, coaching, and driving excellence at every level
• Understanding of financial aspects of business operations

Benefits

As an Exec Chef/Culinary Manager, you will enjoy a competitive salary plus performance bonuses and strong career growth opportunities.

Other benefits you will enjoy in the Manager role include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Ongoing Online and Hands-on Training
• Professional Career Development
• Choice of Global Cash Card or Direct Deposit
• Meal Discount Program
• Paid Business Expenses
• Outstanding Reward Incentives

Stonewood Grill and Tavern is a chef driven scratch kitchen featuring hand cut steaks, locally sourced fresh produce and seafood, signature cocktails and the best ingredient... our team, committed to providing blow away experiences!
Proudly born and raised Florida Restaurant Group.