Lead Chef de Cuisine: Fine Dining & Menu Innovation

COREcruitment; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

COREcruitment seeks a Chef de Cuisine for a contemporary dining concept in Coral Gables, FL. The role reports to the Executive Chef and leads the kitchen team to uphold elevated culinary standards.

Responsibilities include managing daily kitchen operations, mentoring staff, driving service excellence, and contributing to menu development with strong focus on food cost and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams in a high-volume restaurant.
• Proven ability to develop menus and seasonal changes.
• Strong understanding of food cost, ordering, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations alongside the Executive Chef.
• Mentor and develop the culinary team to elevate performance.
• Direct service and maintain high levels of kitchen organization and efficiency.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal changes.
• Oversee ordering, inventory and food cost management.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation and kitchen procedures.
• Drive consistency across all aspects of the culinary operation.

Skills

Kitchen Leadership

Menu Development

Food Cost

Team Mentorship

Job description

COREcruitment seeks a Chef de Cuisine for a contemporary dining concept in Coral Gables, FL. The role reports to the Executive Chef and leads the kitchen team to uphold elevated culinary standards.

Responsibilities include managing daily kitchen operations, mentoring staff, driving service excellence, and contributing to menu development with strong focus on food cost and inventory control.