Chef Jobs in Florida

A Chef is a culinary expert who prepares and cooks a variety of dishes, from simple to complex, in a professional setting such as a restaurant, hotel, or private establishment. They are responsible for creating menus, ensuring the freshness of ingredients, supervising kitchen staff, and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. Chefs also manage the budget for food and kitchen supplies, negotiate supplier contracts, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Their role is pivotal in providing an excellent dining experience to customers, thereby contributing significantly to the Chef industry.

A Chef should possess key skills such as creativity, culinary expertise, leadership, time management, and communication. Having a profound understanding of various cooking techniques and food presentation is paramount. They should also be adept at multitasking, as they often handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Additionally, being ServSafe certified and having a degree in Culinary Arts or a related field is preferred. Prior to becoming a Chef, a person may have roles such as a Line Cook, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Manager, to gain valuable experience and learn the intricacies of the industry.

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Senior Restaurant Chef

  • St Pete Beach, FL
  • 11 hours ago
  • St Pete Beach, FL
  • 11 hours ago

The Senior Restaurant Chef is also responsible for controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction....

Upscale Asian Fusion Chef

  • Key Largo, FL
  • 14 hours ago
  • Key Largo, FL
  • 14 hours ago

Extensive knowledge of seafood: seafood preparation, seafood storage, cooking all types of seafood with different techniques including raw and sous vide methods....

Teppan Chef

  • Stuart, FL
  • 18 hours ago
  • Stuart, FL
  • 18 hours ago

Must beable to successfully pass Benihana chef training program Previousexperience as chef or cook highly desirable...

Chef (Full Time)

  • Davie, FL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Davie, FL
  • 19 hours ago

Location: Nova Southeastern University We are hiring immediately for full time CHEF positions. Address: Nova Southeastern University - 3301 College Avenue Mail Code BSV, Davie, FL 33314....

Chef

  • Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Lake Buena Vista, FL
  • 1 day ago

Responsibilities: Provide leadership, development, support and motivation to Leaders, creating a positive environment that encourages ownership and accountability; attracts and retains a diverse...

Pizza Chef Wanted

  • Palm Bay, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Palm Bay, FL
  • 1 day ago

Looking for a part-time pizza chef with recent experience in traditional hand tossed pizza making. Additional kitchen skills a plus. Pay negotiable based on experience....

Chef Izakaya

  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago
  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 2 days ago

, authentic Izakaya bar in Miami Beach, and were seeking a highly skilled Japanese Chef to lead the kitchen....

Entry level Cook

  • Bay Lake, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Bay Lake, FL
  • 3 days ago

Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. Prepare and cook food according...

Complex Chef

  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 3 days ago
  • Saint Petersburg, FL
  • 3 days ago

The Complex Chef is also responsible for controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction....

Chef - Jesuit Community Worker (Part-Time)

  • Tampa, FL
  • 4 days ago
  • Tampa, FL
  • 4 days ago

Job Outline: The Jesuit Residence at Jesuit High School is seeking a candidate for a ten-month (August-June), part-time Chef....

Complex Chef

  • St Pete Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • St Pete Beach, FL
  • 5 days ago

The Complex Chef is also responsible for controlling food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction....

Executive Savory Chef

  • Bay Lake, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Bay Lake, FL
  • 5 days ago

Executive Savory Chef Bay Lake, FL, US +1 More Locations Yesterday Requisition ID: 2001 Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually Executive Savory Chef The Executive Savory Chef will have a passion...

Chef, Restaurant

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 5 days ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 5 days ago

Must be able to employ, train and evaluate all kitchen personnel including sous chefs, bake shop, nighttime cooks, daytime cooks, pantry cooks, grill cooks, and dishwashers....

Chefs Assistant

  • South Daytona, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • South Daytona, FL
  • 6 days ago

As a Chefs Assistant, you will support the head chef in preparing high-quality meals, ensuring food safety standards, and contributing to menu planning....

Part-time chef opening (Miami Beach, FL)

  • Ind Crk Vlg, FL
  • 6 days ago
  • Ind Crk Vlg, FL
  • 6 days ago

A private family of 5 seeks a skilled, health-focused Private Chef with a farm-to-table approach to prepare daily meals at their low-key family residence in Miami Beach....

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