Senior Chef: Southern Cuisine & Menu Innovation

GetJobSmart; Tampa (FL); In loco; USD 45.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Bridgeway Valley Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Chef to lead our kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. You will oversee daily operations, menu development, and ensure culinary excellence with a focus on Southern-inspired cuisine.

You will mentor line cooks, manage inventory, uphold food safety standards, and collaborate with the executive team to align menus with guest feedback and business goals. This role offers growth opportunities and a dynamic culinary environment.

Competenze

• Minimum 3 years of professional kitchen experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in a high-volume restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of Southern, comfort food, or craft cocktail pairings.
• Certification in food safety (ServSafe) and familiarity with health department regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills and multitasking ability.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not mandatory.
• Valid work authorization to operate in the United States.

Mansioni

• Direct and mentor a kitchen team of line cooks, prep cooks, and assistants during peak hours.
• Develop and refine seasonal menus highlighting local ingredients while balancing cost.
• Oversee food safety, sanitation and health regulation compliance.
• Train staff on workflows, portions and plating for consistency.
• Collaborate with the executive team to align menus with business goals and trends.
• Manage inventory and supplier relationships to minimize waste.
• Create and maintain SOPs for kitchen operations (prep, cooking, plating).
• Represent the restaurant at local events to expand brand visibility.
• Lead in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with weekend coverage.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Menu development

Culinary excellence

Multitasking

Guest experience

Formazione

ServSafe certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Bridgeway Valley Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior Chef to lead our kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. You will oversee daily operations, menu development, and ensure culinary excellence with a focus on Southern-inspired cuisine.

You will mentor line cooks, manage inventory, uphold food safety standards, and collaborate with the executive team to align menus with guest feedback and business goals. This role offers growth opportunities and a dynamic culinary environment.