Chef – Modern Bites & Tapas Concept
Full Time • Lakeland
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
Benefits & Perks
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Opportunities for Growth & Creative Development
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Opportunities for Growth & Creative Development
Job Summary
We are seeking an accomplished Small Plates/Tapas Chef to elevate the culinary program of our high-class bar. This chef will design and execute refined, shareable dishes that complement a curated cocktail and wine menu. The ideal candidate is inventive, detail-oriented, and comfortable leading a small kitchen team. If you excel at crafting memorable, elevated bites that impress and surprise guests, we’d love to speak with you.
We are seeking an accomplished Small Plates/Tapas Chef to elevate the culinary program of our high-class bar. This chef will design and execute refined, shareable dishes that complement a curated cocktail and wine menu. The ideal candidate is inventive, detail-oriented, and comfortable leading a small kitchen team. If you excel at crafting memorable, elevated bites that impress and surprise guests, we’d love to speak with you.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop sophisticated small-plate and tapas-style menus tailored to the season and guest preferences
• Ensure the kitchen is fully prepped with necessary tools, mise en place, and equipment
• Prepare and plate dishes with a high-end, visually striking presentation
• Lead, train, and delegate tasks to kitchen team members
• Monitor inventory levels, place orders, and maintain cost-effective stock management
• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
• Develop sophisticated small-plate and tapas-style menus tailored to the season and guest preferences
• Ensure the kitchen is fully prepped with necessary tools, mise en place, and equipment
• Prepare and plate dishes with a high-end, visually striking presentation
• Lead, train, and delegate tasks to kitchen team members
• Monitor inventory levels, place orders, and maintain cost-effective stock management
• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards
Qualifications
• Proven experience as a chef or lead cook in an upscale or high-volume environment
• Background in tapas, small plates, or modern elevated bar cuisine strongly preferred
• Culinary degree or formal training is a plus
• ServeSafe or Food Handler Certification required
• Deep knowledge of advanced culinary techniques, flavor pairing, and creative menu design
• Ability to perform under pressure with consistency and professionalism
• Strong leadership, communication, and time-management skills
• Proven experience as a chef or lead cook in an upscale or high-volume environment
• Background in tapas, small plates, or modern elevated bar cuisine strongly preferred
• Culinary degree or formal training is a plus
• ServeSafe or Food Handler Certification required
• Deep knowledge of advanced culinary techniques, flavor pairing, and creative menu design
• Ability to perform under pressure with consistency and professionalism
• Strong leadership, communication, and time-management skills
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