Executive Chef

Metz Culinary Management • Jacksonville, FL

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Metz Culinary Management is seeking a Culinary Leader with a passion for food, service, and amazing presentations to join their growing team as an Executive Chef. The ideal candidate will have a mentoring management style, fostering a culture of fun, creativity, and growth. This role requires strong culinary skills, a passion for current, trending, and diverse menus, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. Previous Executive and/or Sous Chef experience in an institutional setting (hospital, school, college, senior living, or corporate dining) with multiple outlets is preferred.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of supervisory experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Chef.
• High volume background.
• Impeccable communication skills.
• Strong restaurant management knowledge.
• Thorough knowledge of menu implementation with stunning presentation ideas.
• Strong catering experience.

Nice To Haves

• Institutional facility or multi-outlet experience preferred.
• Culinary Degree strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations with a passion for food, service, and presentations.
• Develop and implement current, trending, and diverse menus.
• Mentor and manage a team, fostering a culture of fun, creativity, and growth.
• Ensure high-volume food production.
• Oversee catering operations.
• Implement menus with stunning presentation ideas.
• Reinforce company culture and values daily.

Benefits

• Atmosphere, opportunity, and benefits that enable us to be an employer of choice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Associate degree