Top 188 Chef Jobs in Tampa Fl

Head Chef – Puerto Rican Cuisine
Rice N Beans —Wesley Chapel, FL
- $58,000 - $62,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- English
- In-person
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
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2d
Chef de Cuisine
Aramark —Tampa, FL
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
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Executive Sous Chef
TradeWinds Island Resort —Saint Pete Beach, FL
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Hotel
Sushi Chef - Ro Hyde Park
CBFS Hyde Park —Tampa, FL
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Nights as needed
- Bar
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Paid training
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4d
Assistant Executive Kitchen Manager
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants —Wesley Chapel, FL
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
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Sous Chef
OLIVIA —Tampa, FL
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Kitchen
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Sous Chef II - Market
Marriott International, Inc —Tampa, FL
- $26.60 - $35.10 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Sous Chef
Marriott International, Inc —Tampa, FL
- $67,000 - $84,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Chef Tournant
Marriott International, Inc —Tampa, FL
- $24 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
- Entry level
10d
Sous Chef II - Azure
Marriott International, Inc —Tampa, FL
- $26.60 - $35.10 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Sous Chef II | Full-Time | Benchmark International Arena
Oak View Group —Tampa, FL
- $72,000 - $80,700 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Executive Sous Chef
Bern's Steak House —Tampa, FL
- Full-time
- 5 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Travel reimbursement
- Free parking
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Sous Chef - Banquets
Marriott International, Inc —Tampa, FL
- $67,000 - $84,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
Sous Chef - E
Hyatt Tampa —Tampa, FL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Team management
- Food provided
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Executive Chef
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida —Tampa, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 7 years
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Executive Chef
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment —Tampa, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Sous Chef
Oxford Exchange —Tampa, FL
- $55,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Mentoring
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Executive Sous Chef
Opal Sands Resort —Clearwater, FL
- $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Criminal background check
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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11d
Head Executive Chef
Feeding Tampa Bay —Tampa, FL
- $75,700 - $80,410 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- ServSafe
- 5 years
- Food provided
Sous Chef
Ruth's Chris —Tampa, FL
- Hospitality
- ServSafe
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance

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Head Chef – Puerto Rican Cuisine

Rice N Beans -
Wesley Chapel, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$58,000 - $62,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Paid time off
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Spanish
Pre-cooking preparation
Teamwork
Operations management
English

Full Job Description

Overview

Rice n Beans Puerto Rico is seeking an experienced, passionate, and creative Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. We are an established Puerto Rican restaurant focused on delivering authentic flavors, quality food, consistency, and a memorable dining experience.

We are looking for someone who understands and respects traditional Puerto Rican cuisine, while also bringing fresh ideas, elevated presentation, strong leadership, and organization to our kitchen.

This is a hands-on leadership position. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys being in the kitchen, developing their team, improving systems, maintaining consistency, and finding creative ways to elevate both our existing menu and future dishes.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations.
Maintain the quality, flavor, portioning, and consistency of all menu items.
Train, coach, and develop cooks and other BOH team members.
Ensure recipes and preparation procedures are followed consistently.
Bring creativity and innovation to plating and food presentation while maintaining the authenticity of Puerto Rican cuisine.
Develop and test new recipes, specials, seasonal dishes, and menu concepts.
Evaluate existing recipes and identify opportunities for improvement.
Maintain high standards for food quality, freshness, and presentation.
Oversee food preparation, production, and kitchen workflow during service.
Assist with inventory management, ordering, food cost control, portion control, and waste reduction.
Monitor kitchen organization, cleanliness, food safety, and sanitation standards.
Work closely with ownership and management on menu development and operational improvements.
Help establish systems and procedures that improve kitchen efficiency and accountability.
Lead by example and create a professional, respectful, team-oriented kitchen environment.

Qualifications

Previous professional experience with Puerto Rican cuisine is required.
Strong understanding of traditional Puerto Rican ingredients, flavors, cooking techniques, and dishes.
Previous experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, or similar culinary leadership role strongly preferred.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish OR able to communicate effectively in Spanish.
Strong leadership and team-management skills.
Creative approach to food, plating, recipe development, and presentation.
Ability to maintain authenticity while bringing new ideas to the menu.
Strong understanding of food cost, inventory, portion control, and waste management.
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.
Must be dependable, organized, proactive, and solution-oriented.
Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by restaurant operations.

Join us as our Head Chef – Puerto Rican Cuisine to bring vibrant flavors to life through innovative culinary leadership! Your expertise will inspire a talented team dedicated to creating authentic dishes that celebrate culture while delivering exceptional service every day.

Pay: $58,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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