Jamaican Cuisine Chef: Menu Innovator & Team Leader

Little Jamaica Restaurant and Lounge; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Little Jamaica Restaurant and Lounge in Texas seeks a talented Chef to create innovative menus and prepare delicious Jamaican-inspired dishes. You will lead kitchen staff, delegate tasks, and ensure dishes wow guests with quality and presentation.

The ideal candidate has experience as a chef or cook, holds culinary certification, and demonstrates strong leadership, time management, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef or cook.
• Culinary school certification preferred.
• ServeSafe or Food Handler’s Certification.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary techniques and recipes.
• Ability to remain calm and thrive under pressure.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Create menus according to season and customer research.
• Set up the kitchen with necessary tools and equipment.
• Prepare food and present it in an appealing manner.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to other team members.
• Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary.
• Follow all food safety regulations.

Skills

Menu planning

Leadership

Time management

Stress resilience

Education

Culinary school certification

ServeSafe or Food Handler’s certification

Job description

Little Jamaica Restaurant and Lounge in Texas seeks a talented Chef to create innovative menus and prepare delicious Jamaican-inspired dishes. You will lead kitchen staff, delegate tasks, and ensure dishes wow guests with quality and presentation.

The ideal candidate has experience as a chef or cook, holds culinary certification, and demonstrates strong leadership, time management, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining food safety standards.