Kitchen Manager & Culinary Leader | Team Builder & Ops

Duffy's Sports Grill; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Duffy's Sports Grill in PORT ST LUCIE, FL is seeking a full‑time Chef to lead Back of House operations. You’ll oversee preparation, presentation, and service of all menu items, interview and train staff, and ensure the kitchen runs efficiently with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.

You will manage scheduling, ordering, and coordination of food production, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards and collaborating with the General Manager to meet performance goals.

Qualifications

• Dependability and accountability are essential.
• Proactive problem solving and willingness to take on responsibilities.
• Ability to adapt to varied kitchen demands and schedules.
• Resilience in high‑stress environments and during busy service periods.
• Attention to detail in food prep, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintaining composure and managing emotions under pressure.
• Honesty, ethics, and trustworthiness in all tasks.
• Teamwork and a cooperative attitude with staff and guests.
• Sensitivity to others' needs and collaborative work style.
• Capability to work well with others and support team objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate kitchen operations to ensure timely service.
• Supervise and train Back of House staff and cooks.
• Interview and develop kitchen staff and assist in staffing decisions.
• Prepare, cook, and present menu items to standards.
• Coordinate planning, budgeting, and purchasing for food operations.
• Ensure sanitation and safety standards are consistently met.
• Communicate with guests to address feedback and issues.
• Schedule staff and determine station assignments for cooks.
• Monitor quality of raw and cooked foods and approve outputs.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and inventory controls.

Skills

Dependability

Initiative

Adaptability/Flexibility

Stress Tolerance

Attention to Detail

Self-Control

Integrity

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Job description

Duffy's Sports Grill in PORT ST LUCIE, FL is seeking a full‑time Chef to lead Back of House operations. You’ll oversee preparation, presentation, and service of all menu items, interview and train staff, and ensure the kitchen runs efficiently with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.

You will manage scheduling, ordering, and coordination of food production, while maintaining safety and sanitation standards and collaborating with the General Manager to meet performance goals.