Executive Chef: Lead Creative Kitchen & Seasonal Menus

Amantes Italian Restaurant; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

Amante’s Italian Restaurant is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all back-of-house culinary operations, develop seasonal menus, and uphold top food-safety standards. You will mentor staff, manage costs, and collaborate with leadership to achieve guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, 4+ years in high-volume food production, and proficiency with Excel and scheduling tools. Join a renowned South Florida staple undergoing a refreshed, guest-centric evolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food preparation, management, nutrition, or related field required.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive work experience in high-volume food production or catering preferred.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all back-of-house culinary operations, including food preparation, production, and presentation.
• Develop, refine, and execute seasonal menus and specials.
• Maintain strict food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance.
• Hire, train, mentor, and schedule culinary staff; foster a positive culture.
• Control food and labor costs through ordering, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with leadership to support financial goals and guest satisfaction.
• Ensure consistent recipe execution, portion control, and plating.
• Conduct line checks, quality inspections, and equipment maintenance oversight.
• Negotiate pricing with vendors to ensure top-quality ingredients.
• Oversee kitchen administration including payroll approvals and invoicing.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Physical stamina

Reading & writing

Instruction following

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food preparation/management/nutrition or related field

4+ years progressive experience in high-volume food production/catering

Tools

Excel

Word processing

PDF handling

Scheduling software (HotSchedules)

Job description

Amante’s Italian Restaurant is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all back-of-house culinary operations, develop seasonal menus, and uphold top food-safety standards. You will mentor staff, manage costs, and collaborate with leadership to achieve guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, 4+ years in high-volume food production, and proficiency with Excel and scheduling tools. Join a renowned South Florida staple undergoing a refreshed, guest-centric evolution.