Overview
We'll be celebrating with German cheer, dancing and singing to cooler weather and colder beer along the Hillsborough river downtown at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park this Oktober 9th, 10th, and 11th. Our Oktoberfest
Tampa food kitchen also serves up traditional fare like bratwurst, chicken schnitzel, pretzels, fries and more all day, throughout the 3 festival days.
Job Description:
Head chef to lead the kitchen restaurant production from now through October 13, 2026.
Looking for a candidate that can lead a kitchen team of 20+ members, coordinate prep through execution of our
small, German-style menu. Must have experience with all kitchen equipment and setup to build a successful kitchen
for a live event. Strong management, and team leadership skills and kitchen hacks for fast-paced environment.
Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
● Review Sysco order
● Lead Prep Kitchen operations
● Ensure that all food is made in a timely fashion and always in high quality
● Certify that all nutrition and sanitation regulations are kept
● Ensuring expo and cooking rate flow during event for multiple stations
● Providing leadership to kitchen team for different stations
● Kitchen setup and menu execution planning
Physical Requirements:
● Be able to handle hot and cold work conditions during food preparation
● Continuous: reaching, bending, lifting, carrying
● Be able to stand and be on foot for the majority of the scheduled shift
Other Requirements:
● Must be available: Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 12
● Must be 21+
● Have reliable transportation
● Able to stand for long periods of time, work long hours
● Have bank account for direct deposit
● Able to work in outdoor conditions, shade provided
● Must wear restaurant footwear / non-slip shoes
● MUST HAVE FUN!
Festival Schedule (Staff Hours)
● Friday Oktober 9: 7AM-11PM
● Saturday Oktober 10: 7AM-11PM
● Sunday Oktober 11: 7AM-10PM
Additional
● Meals and uniform provided
● Wages are competitive; commensurate to experience
($2,000 Project rate)
INTERESTED APPLICANTS - PLEASE EMAIL RESUME TO:
Nicol Winkler -- [email protected]
WITH SUBJECT: HEAD CHEF
Expected hours: 10.0 – 15.0 per week
Work Location: In person
