Executive Chef

About the position

Hive Bakery and Café is seeking a passionate, creative, and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with a deep love for scratch-made food, a flair for seasonal, elevated menus, and a desire to shape the heart of one of West Palm Beach’s most beloved culinary destinations. Hive Bakery and Café is part of the Hive Collective—a family of design-forward, lifestyle-focused businesses based in West Palm Beach. Our café is known for its warm hospitality, beautiful ambiance, and exceptional food. We pride ourselves on quality ingredients, beautiful presentation, and an experience that delights our guests at every turn.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the culinary team, setting the tone for professionalism, creativity, and excellence.
• Develop and execute seasonal menus that reflect Hive’s brand of refined, approachable, and ingredient-driven cuisine.
• Ensure consistent food quality, portion control, and presentation in alignment with Hive standards.
• Oversee all back-of-house operations including prep, line, bakery coordination, scheduling, and inventory.
• Maintain a culture of cleanliness, organization, and food safety.
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Manage food and labor costs to support overall café profitability.
• Stay on top of culinary trends and local sourcing opportunities to keep menus fresh and inspiring.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Executive Chef or similar position in a high-volume kitchen.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of seasonal ingredients, menu development, and scratch cooking.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to train and mentor a diverse team.
• A passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Availability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and carry short distances; Able to stand and walk during 8-10 hour shift.

Nice-to-haves

• It is a plus if you can communicate clearly (written and verbally) in both English and Spanish.

Benefits

• Dynamic and supportive work environment that values and prioritizes God, family, and work.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Engaging and collaborative company culture.
• 50% Hive Collective employee discount for you and immediate family members.
• Paid holidays, personal/sick days, and vacation after an initial employment period; No work on Sundays.
• After 90 days of full-time employment: Option to join Hive’s healthcare plan.
• After 1 year of full-time employment: 10 paid vacation days and option to join Hive’s 401k plan with 3% matching.