Job Title: Chef de Cuisine / Kitchen Manager – Tutto Mare
Location: Palm Beach, Florida
Job Type: Full-Time
About Tutto Mare
Tutto Mare is a waterfront fine dining destination in Palm Beach, offering refined coastal Italian cuisine rooted in seasonality, simplicity, and exceptional sourcing. As part of the Tutto il Giorno family, Tutto Mare blends polished hospitality with a relaxed, elegant atmosphere, serving a sophisticated local and seasonal clientele.
Position Summary
We are seeking a talented, disciplined, and highly organized Chef de Cuisine / Kitchen Manager to support the culinary vision and daily execution of Tutto Mare.
This role will work directly under Carmine Nozzolino and Agostino Petrosino, serving as the key on-the-ground leader responsible for translating their vision into consistent, high-level execution.
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable leading a team on the line during service as they are managing ordering, cost controls, and kitchen systems. This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership & Execution
- Execute menus with precision, consistency, and respect for ingredient integrity
- Lead service on the line, ensuring timing, communication, and plate consistency at a high level
- Uphold and reinforce the culinary standards set by the Executive Chef and Culinary Director
- Assist in seasonal menu development, specials, and product testing
Team Leadership
- Train, mentor, and develop a cohesive, disciplined kitchen team
- Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and respect
- Ensure clear communication across a multilingual team (English, Spanish, Italian)
Kitchen Management & Systems
- Oversee daily ordering, receiving, and inventory management
- Maintain pars, prep systems, and kitchen organization at all times
- Actively manage waste, yields, and efficiency across all stations
Cost Control & Administration
- Manage food cost and labor cost in alignment with budget targets
- Work closely with leadership on vendor relationships and product sourcing
- Utilize systems to track performance, inventory, and purchasing
Compliance & Standards
- Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and sanitation standards
- Ensure DOH readiness and consistent cleanliness throughout the kitchen
- Enforce proper storage, labeling, and food handling procedures
Qualifications
- 5+ years in a leadership role within a fine dining or high-end restaurant
- Strong foundation in Italian cuisine, with an emphasis on coastal and seasonal cooking
- Proven ability to lead a team during high-volume, high-expectation service
- Strong organizational and administrative skillset (ordering, inventory, cost control)
- Fluency or strong proficiency in Italian and Spanish preferred
- Experience with Toast POS and Craftable is a plus
- Calm, focused, and solutions-oriented under pressure
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary (based on experience)
- Performance-based bonus potential
- Health benefits
- Growth opportunity within the Tutto il Giorno group
- Structured leadership environment with direct mentorship
Why Join Tutto Mare
This is a rare opportunity to work closely with established culinary leadership and be part of a flagship opening in Palm Beach. The role is ideal for a chef who is serious about craft, values discipline and consistency, and wants to grow within a respected restaurant group.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
