Head Chef: Lead a High-Volume Kitchen | Monthly Bonus

Salt Life Food Shack Co.; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Benefits package

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Five-day week

Dining privileges

Leadership training

Job summary

Salt Life Food Shack Co. in Florida is searching for an experienced Head Chef to lead the back-of-house of a high-volume, full-service restaurant.

You will partner with the General Manager to deliver exceptional food, efficient operations, and a consistently outstanding guest experience. You will recruit and develop the kitchen team, implement systems to improve consistency and profitability, and ensure food safety, portioning, presentation, and sanitation meet the highest standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Head Chef or equivalent leadership in a high-volume casual dining restaurant.
• Ability to build and lead a high-performing kitchen team.
• Experience implementing systems to improve consistency and performance.
• Strong knowledge of food cost, labor, inventory, budgeting, and P&L.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all back-of-house operations, ensuring efficient execution.
• Recruit, hire, schedule, coach, and develop the kitchen team.
• Implement and improve kitchen systems to drive consistency and efficiency.
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and operating expenses.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Provide visible leadership during service and support the team.
• Partner with the General Manager to meet operational and financial goals.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food cost control

Staff development

Operations management

Job description

Salt Life Food Shack Co. in Florida is searching for an experienced Head Chef to lead the back-of-house of a high-volume, full-service restaurant.

You will partner with the General Manager to deliver exceptional food, efficient operations, and a consistently outstanding guest experience. You will recruit and develop the kitchen team, implement systems to improve consistency and profitability, and ensure food safety, portioning, presentation, and sanitation meet the highest standards.