Executive Chef

Executive Chef — High-Profile Waterfront Restaurant, MiamiA leading Miami waterfront restaurant known for its elevated cuisine and vibrant atmosphere is seeking an Executive Chef to lead its culinary program. This is not your standard back-of-house role; it’s a chance to helm one of the city’s most talked-about destinations where exceptional food, energy, and experience come together nightly.About the Role The Executive Chef will take full ownership of a kitchen that thrives on precision, creativity, and execution under pressure. This restaurant draws an upscale clientele and operates at the intersection of fine dining and high-energy entertainment. You’ll oversee a large, fast-paced operation that transitions from daytime service to an electric dinner and nightlife scene, demanding both artistry and operational excellence.What You’ll Do

• Lead all culinary operations, from menu design and sourcing to daily execution and guest satisfaction
• Manage, train, and inspire a high-performing kitchen and stewarding team
• Maintain impeccable standards of quality, consistency, and presentation across high-volume service
• Partner with ownership and operations leadership to evolve the menu and guest experience in line with seasonal trends and Miami’s competitive dining scene
• Oversee food cost, labor, and inventory management while fostering a culture of accountability and pride
• Ensure compliance with all sanitation and safety regulations while keeping the energy and professionalism of the kitchen top-tier

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Executive Chef or strong CDC experience in high-volume upscale or lifestyle dining
• Strong leadership presence, able to command the kitchen with confidence, coach emerging talent, and elevate standards daily
• Business-minded approach: understands food and labor cost control, vendor management, and profitability without sacrificing creativity
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment where consistency and innovation both matter
• The ability to balance refinement with showmanship, the kitchen here is part of the experience

The Offer

• Competitive six-figure base salary plus performance incentives
• Full benefits package
• Opportunity to lead one of Miami’s most recognizable restaurant experiences, with room for creative and career growth

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