Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

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 Lead Boldly. Drive Excellence. Serve with Purpose.

Are you a culinary leader who thrives in a scratch kitchen and knows how to run a food service operation from sourcing to service? We’re hiring a dynamic Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead our high-performing kitchen team and manage all culinary operations for an upscale Farm to Table style café and market.

This is your opportunity to combine your creativity with your operational know-how to elevate every plate and every process.

Your Mission:

• Lead and develop a culinary team that executes excellence every day
• Create innovative, seasonal menus reflecting scratch cooking and quality sourcing
• Direct all food service operations including purchasing, costing, compliance, scheduling, and sanitation
• Oversee recipe accuracy and costing tools, ensuring systems are up to date and cost targets (38%) are achieved
• Maintain strong vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and manage deliveries and inventory
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards that meet or exceed Florida guidelines
• Train staff on recipes, kitchen procedures, and customer service excellence
• Collaborate with ownership, store leadership, and team leads to align with the brand's mission

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of food service experience, including 3+ years in a management or Head Chef role
• Deep knowledge of scratch cooking and healthy and nutritional foods
• Proven leadership in hiring, coaching, and retaining culinary talent
• Strong grasp of P&L, food costing, labor control, and operational software (e.g., Recipe /  inventory systems)
• ServSafe Manager Certification
• Ability to lead with passion, delegate effectively, and maintain a culture of accountability
• Strong communication skills and a calm, professional presence under pressure
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and engage with both team and customers

Step into a role where Healthy Food meets operational leadership. This is more than a chef’s job—it’s a chance to build a legacy.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 161963

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George Comunale

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