Chef De Cuisine

Job Description

Job Description

Chef de Cuisine

Miami, Florida

About the Opportunity

Gecko Hospitality is proud to represent an upscale, high-volume restaurant in Miami seeking a talented Chef de Cuisine to lead its culinary team. This role is ideal for a passionate, disciplined leader who can balance creativity with flawless execution in one of the country’s most competitive dining markets.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring consistency and excellence across menus and service.
• Drive menu innovation, with a focus on seasonality, local sourcing, and refined presentation.
• Recruit, train, and mentor a diverse culinary team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and growth.
• Manage food cost, labor, and operational budgets, aligning profitability with quality.
• Partner with ownership and FOH leadership to deliver a seamless, elevated guest experience.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations.

What We’re Looking For

Why Join

This is an opportunity to shape the culinary direction of a destination restaurant in Miami. The Chef de Cuisine will have the backing of ownership, creative freedom in menu development, and the chance to mentor rising talent while delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Compensation : $95,000 – $110,000 + performance bonus + full benefits

Company Description

Take the next step in your hospitality career!

We are industry experts who have worked in restaurants, hotels, and resorts and know what it takes to succeed. We have been where you are —looking for that next great opportunity — and will help you find the ideal position for your skills, experience, and long-term goals.

Company Description

Take the next step in your hospitality career!\r\n\r\nWe are industry experts who have worked in restaurants, hotels, and resorts and know what it takes to succeed. We have been where you are —looking for that next great opportunity — and will help you find the ideal position for your skills, experience, and long-term goals.