EXECUTIVE CHEF

LM Restaurants•Deerfield Beach, FL

13d•$85,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Executive Chef Lucky Lou’s Raw Bar | Deerfield Beach, FL Lead the kitchen. Raise the bar. Nourish the coast. Welcome to Lucky Lou’s Raw Bar Lucky Lou’s Raw Bar is Deerfield Beach’s newest seafood spot, just steps from the pier and built to become an instant local favorite. It’s the kind of place where beachgoers, locals, and drifters alike can kick back, enjoy fresh seafood and cold beer, and feel right at home from the moment they walk in. Who You Are We are seeking an Executive Chef who is more than a strong culinary leader. You are a hands-on creator, mentor, and team builder with a strong command of fresh seafood, raw ingredients, and raw bar execution. You bring culinary expertise, high standards, and attention to detail to every plate, while building a kitchen culture rooted in accountability, teamwork, and pride. In this role, you will help shape the culinary identity of Lucky Lou’s by delivering high-quality food with consistency, creativity, and energy in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead a high-performing kitchen with a relentless focus on quality, consistency, and fresh seafood excellence
Bring new menu ideas to life from testing to rollout with creativity, precision, and strong execution
Set the standard for excellence through recipes, procedures, plate specs, costing, and kitchen systems that drive consistency
Develop and inspire a strong culinary team through hands-on coaching, training, and leadership
Partner with Operations to execute smooth product rollouts and impactful kitchen training
Uphold the highest standards in food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and kitchen organization
Drive strong business results through smart labor management, food cost control, inventory oversight, and waste reduction
Help identify, coach, and grow the next generation of back-of-house leaders
Create systems that improve flow, strengthen performance, and keep the kitchen operating at a high level