Chef de Cuisine
Recruiting Partner: Melissa Driza
Saint Augustine, Florida | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $90,000 to $95,000 | Job ID: 165642
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Are you a chef who thrives on the hot line, loves leading from the front, and dreams of building a Michelin-star caliber kitchen? We are seeking a Chef de Cuisine to take the helm of our fine dining culinary program in Jacksonville, FL. This is a rare opportunity for a chef with vision, creativity, and grit to leave a lasting mark on the city’s dining scene.
Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of kitchen operations with precision, energy, and consistency
- Drive culinary excellence through innovative, seasonal menus designed to captivate and inspire
- Cultivate and mentor a high-performing team that shares your passion for excellence
- Build efficient systems for execution, quality control, and consistency under pressure
- Collaborate with FOH and beverage leaders to create unforgettable, holistic guest experiences
- Manage food cost, inventory, and vendor relationships with a sharp business acumen
- Set and enforce uncompromising standards of cleanliness, safety, and discipline
Qualifications:
- Minimum 4 years of leadership experience as an Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in fine dining
- Strong presence on the hot line with a hands-on leadership style
- Track record of creating inventive menus paired with thoughtful beverage programs
- Proven ability to inspire, coach, and retain talented culinary professionals
- Deep knowledge of high-end cuisine, wine pairings, and Michelin-level standards
- Strong financial and operational management skills
- Relentless drive, creativity, and a passion for pushing boundaries
Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Dining discounts across all restaurant concepts
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
- Relocation assistance available
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: 165642
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At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. 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.
Melissa Driza
Senior Recruiting Partner
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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.
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Senior Recruiting Partner
