Maple & Ash Miami - Executive Chef

Maple Hospitality Group; Torch of Friendship (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Ash Miami, part of Maple Hospitality Group, seeks an experienced restaurant leader to manage all sous chefs, control costs, and uphold superb service in a high-end environment.

You'll drive line operations, lead recruiting and training, collaborate with operations leadership, and deliver on budgets while maintaining quality standards and guest satisfaction across our growing portfolio.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Polished, professional and energetic approach to management.
• Ability to work well in a systems-driven environment.
• Must be able to support, lead, and motivate staff.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and food safety standards are met.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage all sous chefs.
• Maintain food and labor costs.
• Run the line and ensure quality service.
• Daily food purchasing, inventory and prep production.
• Communicates with Director of Operations and Ownership to influence F&B strategy.
• Prepare financial reports from annual budgets for monthly forecasting.
• Collaborate on all Food and Beverage purchases to keep costs within forecast.
• Achieve budgeted revenues and maximize profitability.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring and training, and provide career development for staff.
• Provide leadership and feedback to CDC and Sous Chefs and conduct performance reviews.
• Menu development and daily specials creation.
• Maintain up-to-date procedures and regulations.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Leadership

Operations

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Maple & Ash Miami - Miami, FL 33132

Position Type: Full Time

Join Maple Hospitality Group, where culinary excellence meets unparalleled service. Led by renowned restaurateur Jim Lasky and two-Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant, known for his innovative approach to fine dining, we're building a team of passionate food lovers dedicated to creating iconic destinations.

We believe success hinges on impeccable food, world-class service, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences. As we expand across Chicago, Scottsdale, Dallas, Santa Barbara, Miami, and Boston you'll find endless opportunities for growth, travel, and continuing education.

Our culture is built on four core principles:

• Generosity: Always give more, exceed expectations.
• Excellence: Deliver exceptional work with unmatched expertise.
• Fun: Love what you do, laugh often, and enjoy the journey.
• Fail Fast: Learn from mistakes, adapt, and keep improving.

What You Will Do:

• Manage all sous chefs
• Maintain food and labor costs
• Maintains a friendly, caring and professional demeanor at all times in a fast paced environment
• Run the line and ensure quality service
• Daily food purchasing, inventory and prep production
• Communicates regularly with the Director of Operations and Ownership to influence the strategy for the F&B operation in the short and long term
• Prepare financial reports from annual budgets for monthly forecasting, meeting all goals and objectives set annually
• Collaborate with the Director of Food and Beverage on all Food and Beverage Division purchases, to ensure operational costs are kept within the forecasted budget
• Achieves budgeted revenues, controls costs (which includes labor, food, maintenance, etc.) and maximizes profitability related to the operations
• Participates and advises with recruiting, hiring and training, and provides career development for all staff members
• Provides leadership and feedback to CDC and Sous Chefs and conducts performance reviews to direct reports
• Prep work and maintenance of quality standards
• Communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and front of house staff
• Schedule, mentor and manage line cooks, prep cooks and dish staff
• Menu development and creation of daily specials
• Maintain and stay up to date on procedures and regulations
• Other special projects or tasks as assigned

QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of Management experience
• High end level restaurant experience is a must
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, Must be able to effectively communicate and relay information to staff
• Strong passion and dedication to food, beverage, and hospitality
• Polished, professional and energetic approach management
• Ability to work well in a systems-driven environment
• Must be able to support, lead, and motivate staff.
• Ensure kitchen hygiene and food safety standards are met
• Ability to be adaptable and abide by the policies and values of the company
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

This role requires

• Ability to stoop, reach, bend, climb, walk.
• Forward bend of head/neck for countertop activities.
• Repetitive upper extremity movements
• Grasp bilaterally
• Fine motor coordination
• Repetitive lifting
• Ability to move equipment and/or product up to 25 lbs.
• Complete position requirements in a hot, noisy, fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle a variety of equipment safely.
• Must be able to be stationary for extended periods of time