RESTAURANT GENERAL MANAGER (Fort Myers, FL) –  Modern Italian Restaurant

Experienced MANAGER to lead a popular modern Italian restaurant in beautiful Fort Myers, FL!
* Outstanding opportunity to take the lead and make your mark in the local restaurant scene.
* Competitive Salary + Bonuses (paid MONTHLY!), Annual raises, & Benefits – plus tremendous opportunities for advancement & growth.
* Be a major player in this fast-growing LOCAL company, who truly CARES about and appreciates its people.
* 5-day (~50 hour) weeks. NO Sundays.
* Lunch and dinner shifts only — NO late nights or early mornings
* Enjoy a Better QUALITY OF LIFE in beautiful Ft. Myers, FL! Scenic beaches, warm weather, lower costs of living, and relaxed, laid-back lifestyle. Requirements:
* Restaurant GM or AGM ready for the next step.
* HANDS-ON and hard-working, who leads by example.
*  Able to Take Ownership, and run a busy restaurant independently without close supervision.
* Great Customer Service and team-building skills.
* A strategic thinker. Understands operational systems, protocols, SOPs, financials, labor, etc.
* Marketing-oriented. Implement local marketing, and develop the restaurant for growth and expansion
Please submit your resume (in WORD format (.docx) if possible), including your Name, CITY, E-MAIL, and working Phone Number!

CORPORATE EXECUTIVE CHEF / CULINARY DIRECTOR Needed! Ft. Lauderdale, FL

CORPORATE EXECUTIVE CHEF / Culinary Director to oversee a diverse portfolio of dynamic, upscale high-volume restaurants in Ft. Lauderdale, FL!
* Incredible opportunity to join a VERY successful, well-established, and financially solid restaurant group – with tremendous long term growth opportunities!
* Generous Salary ($125K+ !)  + Quarterly BONUSES, FULL BENEFITS Package, and more!
  JOB REQUIREMENTS include:
*  Outstanding CULINARY SKILLS & CREATIVITY. Develop new menus, Create signature dishes, Special Chef’s Dinners, etc.
* MULTI-UNIT BOH Management experience with chef-driven HIGH-VOLUME scratch kitchen operations. Oversee talented Executive Chefs and BOH teams at each operation.
* FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT skills. Control costs, establish budgets, set projections, analyze numbers, etc.
*  HANDS-ON AND HARD-WORKING. Able to step in and run a fast-paced kitchen if needed.
*  TRAINING, MENTORING, & PEOPLE SKILLS. Motivates by example and works well with others. Mentor and develop rising stars.
*  Polished and professional. Comfortable with guest interaction, public appearances, special VIP dinners, Food & Wine events, Media coverage, etc.
 
Submit resume including your name, CITY, phone number, and email.
* Please send resume in WORD (.docx or .doc) format if possible

EXECUTIVE CHEF (Miami Beach) High-Profile, World renowned Fine Dining Icon

All-Star EXECUTIVE CHEF to lead a very successful, well-established, high-profile, and highly acclaimed fine dining institution in Miami Beach, FL!
• Generous Salary ($150K+!)+ Bonuses, Benefits, Annual raises, and more
• Reasonable Hours – Just 5 days, ~ 50-hour weeks. DINNERS ONLY – NO Morning, Lunch, or Late Night shifts!
• Be a major player in this strong, financially solid LOCAL restaurant institution (NOT a chain!), with tremendous opportunities, including Partnership/equity interest

Mandatory Requirements include:
* EXECUTIVE CHEF experience with HIGH-END, high-volume, operations. Particular expertise with creative Contemporary American with Global /Eclectic inspirations; and upscale Steak /Seafood operations highly preferred.
* Exceptional Culinary Skills & Creativity. Genuine passion for the art and joy in creating memorable dishes. Willing to experiment and “Push the limits of normal dining” to provide truly unique dining experiences. Outstanding PLATE PRESENTATION (“bigger, bolder, and more dramatic”).
* DEVELOP NEW MENU ITEMS, recipes, SOPs, etc.
* Excellent BOH Management skills. Strong expediting, multi-tasking, financial management, cost controls, projections, etc.
* Michelin/ James Beard / Mobil recognized Chefs and Fine Dining restaurants experience preferred (but not required).
* Hands-on & hard-working. Strong work ethic and personal commitment to excellence.
* Private Dining, Banquet, Special Events experience.
* Dynamic personality w great People and Team-Building skills who runs a happy crew. Polished & Professional, presents well in public.
* Strong ENGLISH communication skills (Spanish speaking a plus, but not required).
* Culinary degree and/or Awards strongly preferred (but not mandatory).
* Solid, stable track record with good professional references.
* Able to start ASAP!

Please send resume to me directly in WORD format (.docx or .doc) if possible (but if not, then a .pdf will do!).
** Resume MUST include your Name, CITY, E-mail, & working Phone #! <=*

WINE & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

A-Team WINE & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR for an upscale and highly esteemed restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

REQUIREMENTS:
* Serious BEVERAGE & WINE MANAGEMENT experience (Wine AND Bar) with High-end, fine dining operations.
* Outstanding WINE KNOWLEDGE. Sommelier Certification strongly preferred, but not strictly required.
* Work with Chef to create wine & food pairings, special Wine /Whiskey Dinners, etc.
* BAR MANAGEMENT Experience. Hire, train, and supervise Bartenders. Create specialty cocktails. Oversee & update the entire Bar program.
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  • DYNAMIC PERSONALITY with great energy, people skills, communication, and customer rapport. Polished, professional, and articulate, who presents well in public.
  • Excellent CUSTOMER SERVICE with a keen eye for details. FOH Management experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong Management & leadership skills.

* Generous Salary  + Commissions, Bonuses, and Benefits
* Reasonable Work Week – Just 45-50 hrs/week. NO Late night or early mornings.
* Tremendous Growth & Advancement opportunities with this prestigious, very successful (and growing!) restaurant group.

 

Resume MUST include your Name, CITY, email, and working Phone #.
 

 

Boca Burger Battle Returns!   Saturday, July 16, 2022

“A Grilling Affair” returns to Sanborn Square Park this Saturday!

By Kenny Spahn

Summer is here. The crowds are shorter and the days are hotter. And the grills are firin’ up again, as the area’s top chefs strut their stuff for your food-loving delight at the 9th Annual Boca Burger Battle.  After taking a hiatus due to the shutdown, the fan favorite affair takes is finally back – and it happens THIS SATURDAY, July 16 in Sanborn Square Park in downtown Boca Raton. Don’t miss this Burgerlicious experience to taste the best burgers and other grilled sensations, as top chefs from Boca and beyond vie for the coveted Golden Burger Trophy.  A panel of hungry Grill Master Judges will select their pick for “Best Grill Master, and all festival goers (like you!) get to vote for the “People’s Choice Award.”  And the best part, it all goes to benefit the Children’s Giving Foundation.

Here’s your chance to savor unlimited samplings of artisan burger creations from some of the best burger masters; along with unlimited pours of craft beers, summer wines, seasonal spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages; all while enjoying a fun-filled outdoor festival, complete with live music.  This year features an all-star line-up of returning BBB champions, including Boca favorites M.E.A.T. Eatery & Taproom, Burton’s Grill & Bar, Cheffrey Eats Food Truck, and La Perrada Del Gordo; along with Tucker Duke’s Lunchbox (Deerfield Beach), Legends Tavern and Grille (Lighthouse Point), The Vegan Restaurants from Loxahatchee; and Oakland Park’s Funky Buddha Brewery.  Newcomers to the big burger bash this year include The Drunken Burger (Boca), Throw Social (Delray), and Bar Louie (Coconut Creek).

 A select group of culinary professionals and local dignitaries will serve as this year’s Grill Master Judges, including Celebrity Chef Ralph Pagano (of The Naked Taco, Iron Chef America, etc.), CBS-2 news anchor Sam Kerrigan, and Douglas Heizer, Publisher of The Boca Raton Tribune (https://www.bocaratontribune.com/).  Long-time favorite KRUSH Party Band will provide the live entertainment.  “This community event with its “Backyard BBQ” theme showcases some of the best beef and alternative burgers in south Florida, along with an array of thirst-quenching craft beer, seasonal spirits and summer wines” notes event founder and President Russell Spadaccini.

So save your room in your belly for one unforgettable Grilling Affair!

The Boca Burger Battle 2022 takes place Saturday, July 16 at the Sanborn Square Park at 72 N. Federal Highway in downtown Boca Raton; from 7:00 pm (or 6:00 for VIP ticketholders) – 10:00 pm.  All tickets include unlimited food and beverage (beer, wine, and spirits) tastings, live entertainment, and access to all other vendors and displays.

General Admission tickets are $50 in advance, or $100 at the event (if still available); VIP Tickets are $75 in advance, or $125 at the door, and also entitle you to a one-hour EARLY START (at 6:00, instead of 7:00).

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit: https://BocaBurgerBattle.com/Tribune; or call 561.338.7594.

Portion of the event proceeds benefit Children’s Giving Foundation, a Boca Raton-based 510C-3 non-profit organization that supports children’s charities here in South Florida.

NOTE: This is a 21+ year old event. Sorry, No Pets allowed. Event is Rain or Shine.

The Boca Burger Battle is presented by BocaRaton.com & The BITES! Network, which also produces the Boca Raton Wine and Food Festival; the Florida Wing Battle, and the new Florida Taco Battle.

For more information about the Boca Raton Wine and Food Festival, visit: http://www.bocaratonwineandfoodfestival.com /

For more information about Restaurant Placement Group visit: https://www.restaurantplacement.com/

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Catering Sales Manager (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) – Prestigious Hotel

 CATERING & EVENTS /GROUP SALES MANAGER for a very well-established, successful, and prestigious hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.  Incredible FULL BENEFITS package, generous BONUS program, and tremendous opportunities for long-term career growth!

* 5- Day work weeks – Flexible Schedule!

  REQUIREMENTS:

 1.     SPECIAL EVENTS / BANQUET GROUP SALES  experience with high volume HOTELS, restaurants, Country Clubs, etc. Particular expertise with Weddings and large Corporate Functions strongly preferred.  Strong knowledge of DELPHI and OPRA software strongly preferred.

 2.     Able to manage and orchestrate event details, from initial sales to final execution.

 3.     Dynamic personality with great people skills and customer rapport.  Secure new business, entertain customers and conduct property tours, attend business & social networking events, wedding expos, etc.

 4.     Self-driven team leader who can work independently.  Committed to long-term career growth. Able to start ASAP!

 

* Generous Base Salary & BONUSES (paid every 2 weeks!), + fantastic FULL BENEFITS package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, & Life Insurance, Matching 401-K, FREE On-site Covered Parking, 2 wks vacation + PTO,  Free meals, Tuition Reimbursement, and LOTS more!

*  Plus tremendous growth opportunities with this VERY well-established, highly regarded and financially solid group!

*  Flexible Schedule: Just 5 days work weeks!

 

**  Resume MUST include your Name, CITY, Email, and Phone #!

GENERAL MANAGER and Front Counter Servers – Friendly “Refined fast-casual” Artisan Restaurant – Sea Girt,

Fantastic opportunity for a dynamic MANAGER to lead an exciting new “Refined Fast-Casual” artisan scratch-kitchen restaurant in beautiful Sea Girt, NJ – just a mile from the beach!

* Lunch & Dinner only – NO early morning or late night shifts!

* Front Counter Servers / Cashiers also needed!

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: 

* 1+ year RESTAURANT Management experience, preferably as GENERAL MANAGER.

* Personable and presentable, with great personality and customer relations.

* BOH / Kitchen experience preferred, but NOT required.

* Have the skills, personality, and personal motivation for rapid promotion and advancement.

**  Friendly Front Counter Servers also needed!

 

COOKS Needed! Popular Italian trattoria & artisan Pizza concepts – south Florida

 Immediate openings for talented COOKS (including a Head Cook, plus Line, Grill, Sautee, & Pizza Cooks) for several concepts including Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Weston, Miami, Deerfield Beach, and Coral Springs.

* Your chance to join a VERY successful, well-established chef-run local restaurant group (not a chain), with tremendous opportunities for advancement and growth!

* Particular experience with ITALIAN, PIZZA, and/or SOUTH AMERICAN / LATINO cuisine preferred, but NOT required.

* Able to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen.  Strong work ethic and personal commitment to excellence.

* Should have the Kitchen skills and personal motivation for rapid promotion and advancement!

* Able to start ASAP!

* * = > RESUME MUST INCLUDE your CITY, EMAIL, AND PHONE NUMBER# ! 

 

LEAD COOK – New American Gastropub (Boca Raton)

Immediate opening for a top-Notch COOK for an exciting new “polished casual” Contemporary American restaurant in Boca Raton  – with great opportunities for advancement and growth!

* Your chance to be join a very successful local restaurant group (NOT a chain!), with multiple restaurants (and growing!), with great advancement opportunities  

* COOK, KM, or CHEF experience with busy scratch-kitchen operations.  Particular experience with Contemporary American / Gastropub concepts preferred, but not required. Strong knife skills, attention to detail, and absolute cleanliness.  Additional experience with Italian, Steak, Fresh Fish, Sushi, Chinese, Pizza, and/or Kosher cuisine preferred, but NOT mandatory.

* Strong work ethic, with the talent & drive to advance quickly.

*  Able to start ASAP!

* Lunch & Dinner shifts only — NO early mornings or late nights Plus MANY days off (including every Saturday)!

* = Resume MUST include CITY, E-MAIL, and PHONE #  = *

EXPERIENCED COOK – Opening Team! Chinese / Wok cuisine (Boca Raton, FL) – FULL OR PART-TIME!

* OPENING TEAM Cook needed for a brand new restaurant in Boca Raton.

* Very successful LOCAL restaurant group (NOT a chain!), with 5 restaurants (and growing!), with great advancement opportunities  

*  Full-Time OR Part-Time schedule – your choice!

* Particular experience with CHINESE and WOK cooking strongly preferred, but not required.

* Strong knife skills, attention to detail, and absolute cleanliness.  

* Additional experience with Italian, Steak, Sushi, Pizza, and/or Kosher cuisine preferred, but NOT mandatory.

* Able to start ASAP.

* NO early morning, late night, or Saturday shifts!

PAY:  $750 – $1,000 / week + Overtime, MANY days off (including every Saturday!), and great opportunities for Advancement!

** == > Resume MUST include CITY, and working E-MAIL and PHONE NUMBER! < == *

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