Executive Chef (Fine Dining)

Truluck's; Doral (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Truluck's, a leading restaurant known for culinary excellence, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead its Brickell location. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years experience in high-end kitchens and a passion for sustainable seafood. Duties include overseeing kitchen operations, menu development, and coaching culinary staff to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience leading high-end/high volume kitchens.
• Proven working experience as an executive chef (6-10 years preferred).
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff’s activities.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Problem Solving

Delegation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts

Tools

MS Office

Restaurant management software

R365

Aloha POS

Job description

Miami
Truluck's Miami
777 Brickell Ave
Ste 100
Miami, FL 33131, USA

Miami
Truluck's Miami
777 Brickell Ave
Ste 100
Miami, FL 33131, USA

Since opening our doors in 1992, we have dedicated ourselves to creating exhilarating moments and enduring memories. To do so, we bring our core values to your table every day:

Culinary Excellence, Sustainable Seafood, Southern Hospitality, Company Culture, and Philanthropy are what make Truluck’s, Truluck’s.

Our Executive Chefs play a key role in delivering these core values to our guests daily!

We are here to make good things happen for other people.

Who we are looking for:

We are currently seekingExecutive Chefcandidates who will dedicate themselves to this purpose by joining our exceptional team of culinary professionals. Successful candidates must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ previous experience leading high volume/high end kitchens. Truluck’s is looking for culinary leaders with experience in preparing exceptional culinary products, coaching members of the culinary staff, cooking in high-volume/high-end environments, and building a culture of excitement and pride. The EC is responsible for the overall leadership of all culinary functions. In addition to this, successful candidates must possess the ability to follow all recipes and systems and have a proven record of professionalism, accountability, and team commitment.

We are looking for the best chefs in the Miami area! If you think you have what it takes to lead our Brickell team, please contact us today! We are looking forward to meeting you!

Why us?

At Truluck’s, we make choices that honor the plate, the palate, and the planet. We practice TRU Sustainability, by maintaining an unwavering commitment to serving the highest-quality sustainable seafood. We will never serve endangered, overfished species, and we always follow Ocean Conservancy guidelines. Our Florida Stone Crab is captured by our team of professional crabbers, and our produce is sourced from local growers whenever possible.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards.
• Estimate food requirements and food/labor costs.
• Supervise kitchen staff’s activities.
• Arrange equipment purchases and repairs.
• Recruit and manage kitchen staff.
• Rectify problems arising or complaints.
• Give prepared plates the “final touch.”
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Keep time and payroll records.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and guests.

Skills

• Proven working experience as an executive chef (6-10 years preferred)
• Excellent record of kitchen leadership
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Capable of delegating multiple tasks
• Communication and leadership skills
• Keep up with cooking trends and best practices.
• Working knowledge of various computer software programs (MS Office, restaurant management software, R365, Aloha POS)
• Bachelor’s degree in culinary arts or related certificate (preferred)

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Required

Leader

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Preferred

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Detail Oriented

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

:

Motivations

:

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

10 years:

10 years:

Ten (10) years experience leading high-end/high volume kitchens.

Preferred

5 years:

5 years:

Experience with similar concepts is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

FOOD CERTIFICATION

Preferred

ALCOHOL CERTIFICATION

Equal Opportunity Employer
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