Top 64 Kitchen leader Jobs in Tallahassee, Fl

Head Chef - The Monroe Restaurant - Tallahassee, FL
Demirel International —Tallahassee, FL
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Flexible schedule
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Shift Leader
Kairos Mediterranean —Tallahassee, FL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- No education required
- Inventory management
- Sanitation
- Health insurance
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Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Full Time
Whole Foods Market —Tallahassee, FL
- $15.00 - $24.40 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Organizational skills
- Hand tools
- Store discount
- Paid time off
Assistant Restaurant Leader
Raising Cane's —Tallahassee, FL
- From $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Food Services/Porter
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare —Tallahassee, FL
- Part-time
- Background check
- Hospitality
- Surgery
Restaurant Leader
Raising Cane's —Tallahassee, FL
- From $62,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Dishwasher | Part-Time | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center (FSU)
Oak View Group —Tallahassee, FL
- $15.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
- Kitchen
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Front Counter Server
The Hawthorn Bistro & Bakery —Tallahassee, FL
- $12 - $24 an hour + tips
- 8 hour shift
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- Employee discount
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Cashier
Tazikis Mediterranean Cafe - Cafe Freska —Tallahassee, FL
- $14 - $17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Fast casual restaurant
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Store Manager
Winn-Dixie —Tallahassee, FL
- Morning shift
- Background check
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
Line Cook | Part-Time | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center (FSU)
Oak View Group —Tallahassee, FL
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Restaurant
- Food Handler Certification
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Growth Restaurant Leader
Raising Cane's —Tallahassee, FL
- From $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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4d
Culinary Baker | Part-Time | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center (FSU)
Oak View Group —Tallahassee, FL
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Food Handler Certification
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Shift Leader
Panda Restaurant Group —Tallahassee, FL
- $17 - $20 an hour
- Email
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Conflict management
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Cook
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —Tallahassee, FL
- $14.53 - $18.17 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Military encouraged
- Entry level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Dining Server/Waiter
Tapestry Senior Living —Tallahassee, FL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Serving
- 18 years or older
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Kitchen Manager
Wharf Casual Seafood —Tallahassee, FL
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Part-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Store Manager
Panda Restaurant Group —Tallahassee, FL
- $25.17 - $28.17 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Restaurant management
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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Team Member
KFC —Tallahassee, FL
- Basic math
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
- 16+ years old
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Restaurant Manager - Kitchen Focus
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza —Tallahassee, FL
- $54,000 - $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- No education required
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Head Chef - The Monroe Restaurant - Tallahassee, FL

Demirel International
Tallahassee, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $80,000 a year

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Kitchen health and safety standards
Teamwork
Food service purchasing
Food service health code compliance
Team leadership
Regulatory compliance
Labor cost analysis
Team development
Hiring
Kitchen cost control
Food safety sanitizing procedures
Inventory tracking for food cost management
Attention to detail
Team training
Kitchen staff training
Recruiting
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Materials management in food and beverage
Managing kitchen staff
Financial performance measurement
Menu costing
Business operations
Restaurant cost management
Managing hospitality operations budgets
Legal compliance
Staffing management
Restaurant supply ordering
Food service management
Communication with kitchen staff
Hospitality management

Full Job Description

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Minimum of five (4) years of kitchen management experience in a full-service restaurant
Minimum of three (2) years in a Head Chef, Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or equivalent leadership role
Experience managing food costs, labor costs, inventory, purchasing, and kitchen operations
Experience leading high-volume service environments
Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health department compliance
Experience hiring, training, developing talent, and holding employees accountable
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business demands require

Preferred Qualifications:

Fine dining or upscale casual dining experience
Scratch kitchen experience
Menu development experience

Position Summary

The Head Chef is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, including food quality, team leadership, staffing, inventory management, food cost control, labor cost tracking, and operational execution.

This position leads the culinary team, establishes kitchen standards, develops future leaders, and works closely with ownership to ensure culinary operations align with company goals and financial objectives.

This is a results-driven leadership position focused on delivering exceptional food quality while maintaining profitability, consistency, and operational excellence.

Core ResponsibilitiesCulinary Leadership

Lead and oversee all kitchen operations
Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards
Ensure recipes and preparation methods are followed consistently
Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork

Team Leadership & Development

Recruit, hire, train, develop, and mentor kitchen staff
Conduct performance evaluations and ongoing coaching
Participate in disciplinary actions, promotions, and terminations
Develop future kitchen leaders within the organization
Sous Chefs
Pastry Chef
Lead Line Cooks
Additional culinary leadership positions as the organization grows

Financial Performance & Cost Control

Manage food cost performance and purchasing practices
Track food cost trends and implement corrective actions when necessary
Monitor inventory, waste, portion controls, and product utilization
Prepare labor schedules based on business demands
Track labor costs and staffing levels to ensure operational and financial goals are achieved
Assist ownership in achieving budgetary and profitability goals

Menu Development & Execution

Collaborate with ownership on menu development and seasonal offerings
Create food features and special menus
Evaluate menu performance, profitability, and guest feedback
Continuously improve menu offerings and kitchen execution

Sanitation & Compliance

Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation standards
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment
Enforce company policies and operational procedures
Lead preparation for health inspections and regulatory compliance

Interdepartmental Leadership

Work closely with hospitality leadership, events leadership, and ownership
Support private events, special programming, and restaurant initiatives
Maintain strong communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams

Key Traits We Are Looking For

Results-driven
Strong leader
Accountable
Organized
Professional
Team builder
Detail-oriented
Financially minded
Quality focused
Strong communicator

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

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kitchen leader jobs in tallahassee, fl

Head Chef - The Monroe Restaurant - Tallahassee, FL

Shift Leader

Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Full Time

Assistant Restaurant Leader

Food Services/Porter

Restaurant Leader

Dishwasher | Part-Time | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center (FSU)

Front Counter Server

Cashier

Store Manager

Line Cook | Part-Time | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center (FSU)

Growth Restaurant Leader

Culinary Baker | Part-Time | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center (FSU)

Shift Leader

Cook

Dining Server/Waiter

Kitchen Manager

Store Manager

Team Member

Restaurant Manager - Kitchen Focus

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