Chef de Cuisine - Hamlin House

JF Restaurants is a New York City-based hospitality group led by Michelin-starred Chef and Restaurateur John Fraser.

Hamlin Houseis a Florida-inspired social and racquet club redefining hospitality in Orlando’s SoDo neighborhood.JF Restaurantsis looking for a dynamicChef de Cuisine with an entrepreneurial spirit and a commitment to systems-based growth.This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring efficient food production. The ideal candidate is a strong team leader with a passion for excellence and a keen eye for cost control, menu development, and staff development.

The Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for the day-to-day operational needs while guiding a culinary team in creative process. Experience in elevated dining, high volume, seasonal menu planning, and ownership of operational systems and finances are paramount.

• Food Cost

• Overall food cost for venue

• Monitoring food cost on a daily basis based on purchases and sales

• Monitoring ordering, receiving, storage, waste and menu

• Placing orders

• Monthly/weekly food inventory

• Labor Cost

• Overall labor cost for venue

• Creating schedule according to staffing guide

• Menu Development

• Monitoring SOP’s for menu development:

• Menu meeting

• Testing/Tasting protocol

• Standardizing recipes

• Communication

• FOH Managers

• Reservations

• Training (FOH&BOH)/Implementation

• Updated MEP

• Menu Descriptions

• Line Up

• Staff Development & Training

• Assisting in hiring and onboarding for specific venues

• Monitoring the training of BOH line employees

• Training for all culinary team members

• Meeting Representation

• Daily/weekly meeting attendance.

• Kitchen Maintenance

• Implementing SOP for communicating maintenance issues

• DOH

• Implementing SOP for HAACP plan and all of its components

• Implementing SOP for DOH-related issues

• Checking HAACP logs on a weekly basis

• Coverage

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events as needed.

At JF Restaurants, we foster a collaborative, supportive, and inspiring work culture where culinary professionals can thrive and advance.

We offer:

• Salary - $90,000 – $110,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid sick and vacation days
• Exclusive dining discounts at JF Restaurants

Join us in delivering exceptional culinary experiences at Hamlin House. **To learn more, visit hamlinhouse.com

*** JF Restaurants is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. *

Salary Range

$90,000 — $110,000 USD

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing team while making a meaningful impact on our company. If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply and join our team!