About Us
Skippers Tiki Bar & Grill 1930 Harbortown Drive Fort Pierce, Fl 34946 is a Brand New fast casual waterfront Tiki restaurant located at the base of the north bridge in Fort Pierce. We are inspired by the beauty and bounty of the Treasure Coast, with a mission to nourish and support our community with delicious food every day. Our entrees, salads, sandwiches sides, and sauces are prepared in-house from scratch, and we’re always looking for new ways to support our community of customers, partners, and employees.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Head Chef & Kitchen Manager to lead our dynamic kitchen team. This full-time position involves managing all aspects of food preparation, kitchen operations, and staff coordination. We are a high volume fast-paced operation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Menu Development & Operations:
Automate event and food ordering processes
Create and implement effective kitchen and catering workflows
Kitchen Management:
Manage staff scheduling, training, and task assignments
Streamline food production and prep workflows
Maintain inventory and generate accurate shopping lists
Oversee organization of all storage areas, including freezers and refrigerators
Food Preparation & Production:
Schedule and supervise food production and packaging
Ensure proper storage and labeling of prepared foods
Cleanliness & Safety:
Enforce high sanitation and safety standards
Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedules
Monitor stock of cleaning supplies
Daily Food Service:
Supervise daily food distribution
Create systems for efficient and timely service
Coordinate food/menu planning for specials
Employee Management:
Hire and fire kitchen staff
Manage staff scheduling and timekeeping
Kitchen Maintenance & Compliance:
Coordinate Health Department inspections
Oversee equipment maintenance, including grease trap and range hood servicing
Ensure all equipment is in working order and replaced as needed
Kosher Standard Compliance
Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Proven experience in kitchen and team management
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of large-scale food prep and logistics
Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced environment
Culinary training or certification (preferred but not required)
Compensation based on experience.
Full-time position.
To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
Qualifications
You must have 2+ years food and beverage Head Chef position experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment ( fast casual restaurant experience preferred).
You have the proven ability to build, lead, and motivate.
You are passionate about high-quality customer service.
You collaborate with other team members to maintain a welcoming, fun, and safe work environment for all.
You obsess about the customer experience and take action to ensure every customer is satisfied.
You have the mindset of "act like an owner," taking true responsibility for the successful day-to-day operation of the restaurant.
You are action-oriented, correcting mistakes and finding creative solutions.
You are fair and polite, seeking the good in others and assuming positive intent.
You have excellent communication skills, as well as strong emotional and social intelligence.
The ability to perform physical requirements of the position (the ability to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds)
Apply within or call Victor 248.736.9917