Executive Chef - New Venue Opening Central Florida

Tao Group Hospitality; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

401(k) Match

Life & Disability Insurance

Ancillary Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Fertility & Family Support

Pet Insurance

Employee Discounts

Savings Marketplace

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Tao Group Hospitality is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead the heart-of-house team in a high-volume venue. You will manage staff, guarantee food quality, control costs, and work with the General Manager to drive profitability.

The role demands 8+ years in senior culinary roles, strong leadership, and solid financial acumen. Requires a two-year culinary degree or equivalent experience and proficiency with POS systems and Microsoft tools. On-site leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in executive chef/senior sous roles in high-volume kitchens
• Two-year associate degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred
• Strong menu planning, coaching, and leadership skills required
• Demonstrated financial acumen with P&L statements and labor models
• Organized, self-motivated, proactive with strong attention to detail
• Proficient with computers (Microsoft) and POS systems

Responsibilities

• Oversee heart-of-house operations and staff coaching under GM guidance
• Ensure cleanliness and safety standards across the venue
• Lead interviewing, hiring, and training of new team members
• Manage scheduling, development opportunities, and performance reviews
• Oversee food quality, recipe accuracy, and cost controls
• Supervise service, catering, take-out, and off-venue events
• Maintain knowledge of menus and venue operations; enforce policies

Skills

Executive Chef

Team Leadership

Menu Planning

Financial Acumen

P&L Knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

POS Systems

Computer Literacy

Job description

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• Ancillary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• TAO Savings Marketplace
• Time off and much more!

Leads the daily activities of the heart-of-house operations and team members in accordance with company policies and procedures and works concurrently with the General Manager ensuring a successful operation. Interacts with the dining room guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Ensuring that all needs of the guests are accommodated
• Ensures the general cleanliness of the heart-of-house and the entire venue
• Conducts decision-making process for interviewing, hiring, and training new applicants
• Oversee the scheduling, growth opportunities, and team member development of all heart-of-house team members
• Responsible for all heart-of-house job performance reviews
• Oversee heart-of-house operations to ensure safety, quality, recipe accuracy, and financial profitability
• Supervise the execution of regular service, catering, take-out, delivery, and all in/off-venue events
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of operational systems, which includes payroll, inventory, and purchasing
• Responsible, with the General Manager, for maintaining the venue’s monthly Profit & Loss statement standards
• Ensures Department of Health and company sanitation standards
• Ensures that the venue is compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations; and company policies
• Coaches and develops heart-of-house team members by setting clear guidelines and expectations
• Ensures that all mechanical systems are in good working order and compliant with all federal, state, and local ordinances
• Ensures all team members are compliant with all heart-of-house standards and procedures
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of all food menus and the venue
• Organize, develop and produce new recipes for potential new menu items and specials.
• Ensures expediting standards
• Communicates clearly and concisely with all team members during service
• Practical knowledge of the job duties of all supervised team members
• Oversees the replacement or repair of all breakage and damage to equipment or furniture
• Attends, leads, and participates in any training sessions, departmental meetings daily pre-shift meetings
• Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example
• Portrays a positive and professional attitude
• Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments
• Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members
• Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Tao Group Hospitality in-venue Executive Chef Training

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum 8 years of previous culinary experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high-volume kitchen setting is essential
• Two-year associate degree (60 credit hours) in Culinary Arts or equivalent work experience preferred
• Strong menu planning, ability to coach, build a team, problem solve, and leadership skills required
• Demonstrated financial acumen with P&L statements, and labor models is required
• Must be organized, self-motivated, and proactive with strong attention to detail
• Proficient with computers (Microsoft Products), POS, and technology

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE:

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

• Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
• Must be able to move quickly
• Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working Environment
• Exposure to hot kitchen elements or cleaning materials
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, and/or Restaurant working environment
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment