Chef de Cuisine

Chef de Cuisine

TIMBR Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to help lead one of the city's most ambitious and evolving culinary programs.

TIMBR is a high-energy, design-forward restaurant built around wood fire, elevated hospitality, and a culture of excellence. We are creating a restaurant that blends the intensity and precision of top-tier kitchens with the warmth and energy of a modern dining experience.

This is an opportunity for a chef who wants more than a job. We are looking for a leader who wants to build, mentor, create, and push standards daily alongside a deeply committed ownership and operations team.

The Chef de Cuisine will work directly with leadership to oversee daily kitchen operations, execution, menu development, systems, and team culture. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, leads from the front, and understands that consistency, discipline, and hospitality matter just as much as creativity.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the culinary team daily
• Maintain exceptional standards in execution, organization, cleanliness, and consistency
• Drive prep systems, service standards, and operational structure
• Assist in menu development, costing, and seasonal features
• Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, and professionalism
• Maintain high-level communication between FOH and BOH
• Execute service at a high standard in a fast-paced environment

Requirements:

• Previous Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in a high-volume or chef-driven restaurant
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Deep respect for systems, discipline, and consistency
• Ability to lead calm, focused service under pressure
• Passion for mentorship and team development
• Weekend and evening availability required

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity for significant growth within a rapidly expanding hospitality group
• Creative input and collaboration
• Professional, ambitious kitchen culture
• Leadership team focused on excellence, development, and long-term success
• The chance to help shape one of Fort Lauderdale's most exciting restaurant concepts

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compensation: Salary ($80,000.00 - $110,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance

Required Skills:

• Knife Skills
• Ability to Work In a High Pressure Environment
• People Skills
• Creativity in Menu Development
• Culinary Knowledge
• Strong Communication Skills
• Team Work
• Team Building and Collaboration

Timbr - 3 Hospitality Group

American

Fine Dining, Upscale Casual, Bar / Lounge

Part of 3 Hospitality Group

At TIMBR / 3 Hospitality, we present a symphony for the senses, offering guests unforgettable dining and drinking experiences through innovation and creativity in concept, design, and culinary and cocktail delights.

Our mission is to create a welcoming clubhouse where our guests are treated with "unreasonable hospitality" so they feel inspired, welcomed, and sincerely valued; and where our staff feels they are part of a warm and supportive family.