Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen Innovation & Quality

Wet Willie's; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic restaurant group in Orlando is seeking a Back of House leader to direct operations, ensure quality standards, and develop menu items. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of kitchen management experience, strong organizational and analytical skills, and a proven track record in staff development. This role requires effective leadership, conflict resolution, and adherence to sanitation standards to drive profitability and quality in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 to 5 years direct kitchen management experience.
• High level organizational skills with multi-tasking capabilities.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in P&L management.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support Back of House team to ensure execution of quality standards.
• Actively develop Sous Chefs and Back of House staff.
• Manage all Back of House systems within the restaurant.
• Monitor food execution and provide coaching as needed.

Skills

Kitchen management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Sanitation standards

Education

Culinary school background

Tools

Microsoft platforms

Job description

A dynamic restaurant group in Orlando is seeking a Back of House leader to direct operations, ensure quality standards, and develop menu items. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of kitchen management experience, strong organizational and analytical skills, and a proven track record in staff development. This role requires effective leadership, conflict resolution, and adherence to sanitation standards to drive profitability and quality in a fast-paced restaurant environment.