CHEF DE CUISINE / EXECUTIVE SOUS CHEF to help open and lead a brand new, chic & sophisticated upscale STEAKHOUSE – soon to be THE new must-try Hot Spot in beautiful Pensacola, FL!
* Enjoy the laid-back GOOD LIFE of Florida’s Gulf Coast Panhandle. LESS congestion, crime, traffic, and hassle; LOWER cost of living; and a much BETTER Quality of Life!
* Make Your Mark in the Gulf Coast culinary scene!
* Help create new menu and be a major player in this CHEF-owned local restaurant, soon to be THE area’s new must-try Hot Spot.
* Work in a BRAND NEW, sparkling clean, smartly organized restaurant!
* Tremendous Advancement & Growth opportunities, with the stated goal of advancing quickly to Executive Chef.
* Restaurant will feature USDA Prime Beef and Wagyu Beef, plus Fresh Seafood and nightly specials – plus a notable wine list, craft cocktails, and kickin’ social scene!
* Reasonable Hours – just 5-day, 40-45 hr. work weeks. DINNERS ONLY! NO breakfast, lunch, or Late nights!
** REQUIREMENTS:
* Serious CHEF experience (Executive, CdC, Sous, KM) with upscale, SCRATCH KITCHEN, chef-driven operations. Particular expertise with STEAKHOUSE and/or FRESH SEAFOOD Able to rapidly assume the Executive Chef role.
* New Restaurant OPENINGS & Menu development experience preferred (but NOT required).
* Stellar Culinary creativity, able to create new menu & recipes, nightly specials, seasonal updates, special Chef’s Dinners, etc.
* Excellent BOH MANAGEMENT skills. A strong leader who commands a busy kitchen with cool composure. Ensure quality, consistency, and overall excellence. Hire, train, & mentor BOH crew, control costs, Vendor relations, etc.
* Hands-on and hard-working. Strong personal work ethic & commitment to excellence. A Team Leader with a positive attitude who motivates by example and works well with others.
* Good English communication skills. Solid, stable track record with good professional references. Able to start ASAP!
** Also Preferred (but NOT required): Lives in or near Pensacola, with established local contacts. New Restaurant OPENING & Menu Creation experience. High-end STEAKHOUSE expertise. Spanish speaking. Culinary Degree. Strong corporate training. Strong wine knowledge, able to create special Wine Pairing Dinners, etc.
** STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY assured.
Please E-mail resume in WORD (.docx or .doc) format if possible
* => Resume MUST include your Name, CITY, E-Mail, and WORKING Phone Number! <=*
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