Head Chef

M Shack; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food discounts

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules

Friendly work environment

Learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

M Shack in SilverLeaf is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. This hands-on role requires managing prep, cooking, and line stations while maintaining quality and consistency during busy periods.

You will train and mentor staff, schedule shifts with minimal overtime, monitor inventory, and ensure safety and cleanliness standards are met. The ideal candidate brings proven kitchen management experience and a positive, energetic attitude.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a salaried Kitchen Manager.
• Culinary education a plus.
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Conflict management abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail.
• Basic food safety understanding and practice.
• Hardworking and dependable with a positive, upbeat attitude.
• Food Manager Certification a plus and will be required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and oversee prep and cooking.
• Maintain fully stocked kitchen and inventory.
• Coach staff on delivering quality food on time.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness standards.
• Schedule shifts with minimum overtime in collaboration with GM.
• Mentor new kitchen team members and conduct trainings.
• Perform performance reviews and discipline when necessary.
• Cross-train staff on all stations.
• Monitor breaks with emphasis on labor costs.
• Ensure adherence to company standards for safe food handling.

Skills

Kitchen management

Culinary education

Fast-paced environment

Conflict management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Food safety basics

Food Manager Certification

Education

Culinary education

Job description

M Shack is expanding with a new location in SilverLeaf and is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. M Shack is a modern burger joint that serves delicious burgers, fries, hot dogs, hand‑spun shakes, beer, wine, and cocktails. M Shack is part of the locally owned Medure Brothers Culinary Concepts Restaurant Group that is currently comprised of 8 different restaurant concepts.

We are looking to grow our team with positive, enthusiastic, like‑minded people who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best possible dining experience for our guests. This is a great opportunity to take your hospitality skills to the next level with a company committed to the nurturing and professional development of its employees.

Head Chef responsibilities include supervising team members in food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully‑stocked kitchen, and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and coach them on delivering quality food on time. This is a very hands‑on position; our chefs all work line positions during volume so they can lead and teach shoulder to shoulder.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the GM in scheduling of kitchen team members with minimum overtime
• Conduct interviews, hire, train, and mentor new kitchen team members
• Conduct performance reviews and discipline staff when necessary
• Maintain adequate inventory levels and assist GM in monthly inventory count
• Ensure that all food items and products are properly stored, prepared, and served based on set recipes, preparation, and portion standards
• Hold team members accountable for their actions, work, attitude, and attendance
• Motivate employees to constantly move, clean, and work towards a higher standard
• Cross‑train team members on all stations
• Ensure team members adhere to company standards for safe food handling and maintaining clean and orderly workstations
• Monitor employees’ breaks with an emphasis on labor costs

Qualifications and Skills

• Culinary education a plus
• Proven experience as a salaried Kitchen Manager
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced work environment
• Conflict management abilities
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
• Basic food safety understanding and practice
• Hardworking and dependable with a positive, upbeat attitude
• Food Manager Certification a plus and will be required within 30 days of hire

Benefits and Perks

• Food discounts at all Medure Brothers Culinary Concepts’ restaurants
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (full time employees)
• Paid Time Off (full time employees)
• Flexible work schedules to accommodate school, life, and family
• Fun and friendly work environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow with the company