Chef de Cuisine - Luxury Resort Restaurant
$85k - $100kCHEF DE CUISINE – LUXURY RESORT RESTAURANT
Location: Ocala, FL
Work Arrangement: Full-Time, On-Site
Salary: $85,000–$100,000 annually + benefits
Relocation: Relocation assistance available
Key Requirements:
• 5+ years of culinary leadership experience
• Expertise in Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cuisine
• Advanced hands-on experience with wok cookery, robata grilling, and tempura
• Experience leading, training, and developing culinary teams
• Strong food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and budgeting knowledge
• ServSafe and Alcohol Compliance Certification
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine to lead daily culinary operations for an upscale restaurant within a luxury resort environment.
This is a hands-on department-head role focused on culinary standards, team leadership, menu execution, food costs, and the guest experience , while partnering closely with executive culinary leadership.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Lead daily kitchen operations and maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and service
• Hire, train, coach, evaluate, and motivate the culinary team
• Partner with executive culinary leadership on seasonal menu development and execution
• Lead hands-on execution of Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cuisine
• Oversee wok, robata, tempura, and related station execution
• Manage scheduling, labor costs, purchasing, inventory, operating expenses, and food-cost controls
• Respond to guest feedback and implement corrective action when needed
• Plan and execute special events and private dining experiences
• Deliver exceptional culinary experiences for VIP and high-profile guests
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
• 5+ years of experience in a culinary leadership role
• Demonstrated expertise in Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cuisines
• Advanced hands-on proficiency with wok cookery, robata grilling, and tempura preparation
• Strong knowledge of professional kitchen operations, equipment, facilities, sanitation, and food safety
• Strong financial acumen related to food cost, labor, purchasing, budgeting, and inventory
• Proven ability to lead, teach, coach, train, and develop culinary professionals
• Working knowledge of equal employment, workplace safety, wage, and labor regulations
• Experience with special events, private dining, and VIP culinary experiences
• ServSafe and Alcohol Compliance Certification
• Passion for culinary research and development and continuously improving the guest dining experience
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• $85,000–$100,000 annual salary
• Relocation assistance
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive environment focused on work-life balance
WHY JOIN?
• Lead culinary operations for an upscale luxury resort restaurant
• Hands-on leadership role with opportunities for menu development and culinary innovation
• Work closely with executive culinary leadership
• Relocation assistance and a benefits package that supports long-term growth and work-life balance
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