Chef Operator (General Manager)

The role

The Chef Operator oversees the entire restaurant operation, including costs, labor efficiency, guest experience, and sales growth. You will lead, train, and mentor a team in a scratch-based kitchen to maintain culinary excellence and operational efficiency.

What you will do

• Oversee the entire restaurant operation, including management of costs, labor efficiency, guest experience, and driving sales growth.
• Inspire, encourage and coach the team to build daily disciplines and behaviors.
• Work with the Chef de Cuisine on quality assurance and guest feedback.
• Spearhead and manage the implementation of new initiatives.
• Ensure smooth operational flow by upholding culinary excellence, service quality, and health protocols.
• Handle technological and third-party platform issues.
• Execute reporting and documentation for the leadership team.
• Attain and uphold Department of Health Standards and organize kitchen and service areas.
• Lead recruitment, interviews, and onboarding for new team members.
• Facilitate pre-shift briefings and team-building events.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in high-volume kitchen management or operational restaurant management with P&L responsibility.
• Deep understanding of how to run efficient restaurants.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a strong work ethic and reliability.
• Physical capability to perform job duties, including lifting up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for employees and guests.
• An eye for detail.
• Quick learning ability and adaptability.
• Sense of responsibility in a demanding, high-volume, and high-standard environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Vibrant work culture
• Profit-sharing incentives
• 401(k)
• Annual paid vacation
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Opportunities for career progression
• A complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid Parking

About the company

Naked Farmer is a farm-to-table restaurant group with multiple locations across Florida cooking scratch-made, healthy, and affordable meals. The company aims to build a sustainable food system that strengthens the connection between farmers and the community.