Chef – Cuban Restaurant
Montejo’s Cook House is looking for an experienced, responsible, and passionate Chef to join our growing kitchen team.
We are looking for someone who can take leadership of the kitchen, maintain high standards of food quality, and work well with the entire restaurant team. Experience with Cuban cuisine is strongly preferred, but it is not required. We are open to an experienced chef who is willing to learn our recipes, techniques, and style of Cuban cooking.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the daily operations of the kitchen.
- Prepare and oversee the preparation of food according to recipes and restaurant standards.
- Ensure consistency in taste, quality, portion sizes, and presentation.
- Lead and coordinate the kitchen team during service.
- Organize food preparation before opening and throughout the shift.
- Ensure proper food handling, storage, sanitation, and kitchen safety.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen at all times.
- Monitor inventory and communicate ingredient and supply needs.
- Help control food costs, portions, and waste.
- Follow and maintain recipes, preparation procedures, and quality standards.
- Ensure orders are prepared accurately and served in a timely manner.
- Train and assist kitchen staff when needed.
- Help create a positive and respectful team environment.
- Handle kitchen challenges and service issues calmly and professionally.
- Assist with developing new dishes and daily specials when needed.
- Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Lead Cook, or similar position.
- Cuban cuisine experience is strongly preferred.
- Strong cooking and food-preparation skills.
- Ability to lead, train, and motivate a kitchen team.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Excellent organization and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Reliable, punctual, and professional.
- Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistency.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to our Cuban cuisine and cooking methods.
- Knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation practices.
- Ability to manage portions and minimize food waste.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for more than someone who simply knows how to cook.
The ideal candidate is a strong kitchen leader who takes pride in their work and understands that the success of the kitchen depends on teamwork, consistency, organization, and quality.
We want someone who leads by example, helps their team, takes responsibility when something goes wrong, and is willing to step in wherever needed.
If you have experience with Cuban cuisine, that's a major plus. However, if you are an experienced chef with strong culinary skills and a willingness to learn, we want to meet you too.
We especially value someone who demonstrates:
- Leadership
- Responsibility
- Reliability
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Respect for coworkers
- A positive attitude
- A genuine passion for cooking
Physical & Work Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work in a hot, fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Ability to lift and carry kitchen supplies, ingredients, and equipment as needed.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on restaurant needs.
- Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to join a growing Cuban restaurant.
- Professional and team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunity to contribute ideas and creativity to the menu.
- Opportunity for growth within the restaurant.
- A workplace where respect, teamwork, leadership, and accountability are valued.
If you are an experienced chef who is passionate about food, enjoys leading a team, and is excited about the opportunity to grow with a Cuban restaurant, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and tell us about your experience!
Work Location: In person
