Head Chef — Fine Dining Leader & Menu Innovator

Coma Coffee Roasters; Hammock Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Next Door Beach Bistro, a Modern American/French concept located beside The Golden Lion Cafe, is seeking a Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen, craft innovative menus, and inspire a skilled culinary team in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee food safety, cost controls, banquet and catering operations, and collaborate with front-of-house leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests and local diners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years as Head Chef or equivalent in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience crafting seasonal, guest-driven menus.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and ServSafe.
• Experience coordinating catering and banquets.
• Ability to manage inventory, costs, and waste.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with FOH.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of creative menus aligned with brand.
• Supervise cooks, sous chefs, and kitchen staff.
• Oversee food production ensuring quality and consistency.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and reducing waste.
• Ensure strict food safety and hygiene practices.
• Coordinate catering events and banquet services.
• Organize staff schedules and shift coverage.

Skills

Fine dining leadership

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Food safety standards

Banquet & catering experience

Staff supervision

Cost control

Vendor management

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Next Door Beach Bistro, a Modern American/French concept located beside The Golden Lion Cafe, is seeking a Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen, craft innovative menus, and inspire a skilled culinary team in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee food safety, cost controls, banquet and catering operations, and collaborate with front-of-house leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences for guests and local diners.