- Partner with leadership to execute the menu and culinary standards consistent with brand vision
- Oversee menu development, testing, and execution with a focus on quality, consistency, and margin
- Ensure all food meets presentation, flavor, and safety standards
- Maintain recipe documentation, prep specifications, and plating guides
- Kitchen setup and workflow input
- Vendor coordination and initial ordering
- Menu roll‑out and test runs
- Hire, train, and develop the opening kitchen team prior to launch
- Execute a smooth, disciplined opening and stabilization period
- Manage food cost, labor cost, and kitchen P&L performance
- Forecast, budget, and monitor inventory levels
- Partner with Operations and Finance to ensure financial targets are met
- Implement controls to reduce waste, optimize yields, and improve efficiency
- Recruit, train, and retain a high‑performing culinary team
- Build a strong leadership bench (Sous Chefs, Kitchen Managers)
- Foster a culture of accountability, respect, and continuous improvement
- Conduct performance evaluations and ongoing coaching
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Operate effectively within a larger restaurant company structure
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Training
- Execute company systems, reporting, and processes consistently
- 10+ years of progressive culinary experience
- Prior experience as an Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine
- Proven experience opening at least one successful restaurant
- Food & labor cost management
- Menu engineering
- High‑volume kitchen operations
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain teams
- Experience working within a corporate or multi‑unit restaurant environment
- South Florida or similar high‑volume, seasonal market experience
- Background in upscale casual or fine‑casual dining
- Familiarity with structured SOPs and enterprise systems
- Low‑ego, collaborative leadership style
- Strong business acumen with a chef's mindset
- Ability to balance creativity with operational discipline
- Comfortable receiving and implementing feedback
- Calm, decisive leadership during high‑pressure situations
- Lead a high‑profile new opening
- Put your stamp on a flagship location
- Work within a well‑capitalized, growing organization
- Advance your career beyond a single restaurant
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Executive Chef - Fort Lauderdale - Specialty Restaurants
Description
Sweetwaters a modern, seafood-forward, waterfront restaurant is opening in Fort Lauderdale, built around polished service, exceptional ingredients, and a high-level of hospitality.
We are assembling the founding leadership team that will set the culture, the standards, and the guest experience from day one.
This is an opportunity to help create a restaurant that feels refined without being formal, elevated without being pretentious, and deeply hospitality-driven at every level.
Position Overview
We are seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision and kitchen operations for this new restaurant opening. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for translating our brand and concept into a high‑performing kitchen operation that delivers exceptional guest experiences, strong financial results, and a positive team culture.
The ideal candidate is a culinary leader and operator—someone who combines creativity with discipline, thrives in a structured organization, and has successfully opened and stabilized new restaurants.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary & Concept Execution
New Restaurant Opening
Lead all back‑of‑house opening activities, including:
Financial & Operational Management
Team Leadership & Development
Compliance & Enterprise Collaboration
Qualifications & Experience
Required
Strong understanding of:
Preferred
Competencies That Lead to Success
Compensation & Benefits
Base Salary: Competitive; commensurate with experience
Performance Bonus: Based on culinary execution, financial results, and guest satisfaction
Comprehensive benefits package, including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Growth and advancement opportunities within a growing restaurant company
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to:
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