Head Chef | Lead a Dynamic Kitchen with Flexible Schedules

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 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.