Executive Chef

FOOQ'S IS BACK!

After years of planning and development, Fooq's will return to a sprawling space in Little River. With indoor and outdoor dining, as well a nightlife destination, the second iteration of Fooq's will be a full realization of one of the premier dining experiences in Miami.

The Executive Chef is responsible for establishing and executing superior guest experience through excellent food and hospitality.

This position collaborates with the owner and management team to create an execute an exceptional culinary and dining experience planning, directing all aspects of daily kitchen operations.

The Chef de Cuisine must have a passion for creating delicious food, building and leading high performing teams, and delivering hospitality to stakeholders.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee Sous Chef team to deliver effective daily operating procedures in all areas of the restaurant
• Lead a high performing kitchen team and ensure consistent executive of foot and timely flow of service
• Source available seasonal ingredient and partner with the Executive Chef to maintain menu changes in a timely and relevant manner
• Set an example of a positive, collaborative work environment for both the service and kitchen teams, ensuring clear communication at all times
• Ensure that proper systems are in place to ensure back of house operations are kept clean, safe and up to all A level health code standards.
• Complete all assigned administrative requirements accurately and on time
• Provides feedback and guidance with excellence and hospitality in mind, ensuring that all team members have a pathway for growth and development
• Consistently looks for internal and external opportunities to build our growing team

What we need from you :

• 4+ years of history of success leading a team as Executive Chef to a highly acclaimed culinary program
• Menu creation with an emphasis on contemporary preparation of Mediterranian and wood fired menu.
• Knowledge of software including Google Docs, TOAST POS, Restaurant 365 and inventory tracking platforms for scheduling, inventory and purchasing and cost controls.
• English fluency, Spanish preferred but not required
• Work authorization

Physical Requirements"

• Must be able to work long period of times while standing or walking to perform essential functions
• Will be required to lift up to 50 pounds during the course of a workday
• Must be able to communicate effectively with team members and guests to ensure the safety of individuals and guest needs
• Will require full range of physical motion such as : bending, reaching, use of hands, occasional use of a ladder, etc

Compensation Details

Compensation : Salary Range Starting at $100K

Benefits & Perks : Company Contribution to the Cost of Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Matched 401k, Dining Discounts

The above represents the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining our pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors

Required Skills

Leading High Performing Teams

Menu Planning

Food Safety Standards

Feedback and guidance

Software Knowledge (Google Docs, POS)

Bilingual Fluency (English and Spanish)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees