GROVE is an award winning restaurant located on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch, an award-winning community in SW Florida. GROVE offers a full outdoor Patio, Ballroom, several private event spaces and on and off site catering. GROVE is a high-volume restaurant open for both lunch and dinner 7 days a week and 365 days a year featuring Brunch on Sundays starting at 10am.
We are seeking a professional Chef de Cuisine/Head Chef with a minimum of 5 years qualified experience in an Executive Chef/Chef de Cuisine role with exceptional merit. This position will collaborate with an existing framework of Chefs. Ideal candidate will have extensive experience and knowledge, and the desire to grow with our company. The Chef de Cuisine/Head Chef will be responsible for all BOH employees and all day to day operations. We are willing to pay partial relocation costs, if needed, and have an excellent benefits package!
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Delegates tasks to staff
Coordinates and plans daily/weekly and event schedules
Monitors and produces quality and quantity of food delivered to guests
Ensures recipes are being followed and assists in standardizing
Collaborates with team on new menu ideas and oversees menu rollouts
Maintains cleanliness and organization of entire kitchen and restaurant
Interviews, hires, schedules and trains new employees
Resolves guest issues courteously and professionally
Manages budgeted labor and food cost
Assists with counting monthly inventory
Complies with state food sanitation and hygiene requirements
Stays current/abreast with food trends and seeks new culinary ideas and equipment efficiencies
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of experience as Executive Chef/Chef de Cuisine or similar
Culinary degree preferred but not required
Knowledge and study of various cuisines is required
Be able to work any station on the cook line as well as full knowledge and skill in preparation
Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively
Excellent written and computer skills
Be fluent in understanding how to effectively manage Food, labor and overhead costs
Be able to expedite efficiently while running the cook line and service line with high volume
Qualified candidates please apply on our website at https://www.grovelwr.com/careers, email your resume or apply in person 7 days a week between 2-4pm. References are recommended. No Phone calls please.
Grove Restaurant, Patio & Ballroom
10670 Boardwalk Loop
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202