Dragonfly is a modern Japanese inspired restaurant featuring tapas-style sushi and kitchen cuisine served in a casual atmosphere, complete with a full sake bar and lounge.
We are looking for an ambitious, creative, and dedicated Chef de Cuisine who has a genuine passion for hospitality, desires to grow with a forward thinking company, and enjoys working with others who share the same commitment in a team-oriented environment.
Candidates must have experience in a high volume, product-driven restaurant(s).
Some Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Executing all menu items in a timely manner and ensuring that the level of quality, portion control, and plate presentation are consistent to company standards.
- Hands-on Operational/ Administrative duties.
- Training/Teaching/Sharing skills to culinary staff (Teacher/ Student mentality).
- Multi-tasking in fast-paced restaurant with modern Japanese inspired cuisine.
- Managing catering on and off-site.
- Strong ability to read and understand financial statements such as P&L, balance sheets, Profit-Loss, etc...
Position requires some of the following but are not limited to:
- Strong communication skills. Ability to satisfactory communicate/understand in English.
- This is a HANDS-ON FT position that will require a varied work schedule that will include mornings, evenings, and weekends (flexible scheduling).
- Minimum experience of 3+ years as Exec Sous, Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef.
- Positive attitude and pleasing personality.
- Passionate and excited about culinary knowledge especially in modern Japanese inspired cuisine.
- Must have above average Japanese cooking knowledge.
- Ability to prepare a variety of cuisines using skill, innovation and creativity.
- Designing, planning and executing creative dishes and catering menu.
- Able to multi-task and work under pressure while maintaining ability and composure.
- High performance, achievement and results driven.
- Displays leadership and is responsible/accountable for self and others.
- Motivate, inspire and works well with other staff members.
- Customer and business focused. Instill a guest service attitude in all BOH staff members.
- High sanitation standards in accordance with Health Dept. requirements.
We operate in a very demanding and competitive marketplace and are therefore looking for a responsible person who is willing to commit him or her self, LONG TERM, to the aims, demands and growth of the business, and reap the rewards that result. The potential Chef de Cuisine must be able to lead, develop and motivate the BOH team and ensure that the BOH runs to a high and consistent standard, which attracts and retains only the best TEAM members …are you ready for a new challenge? If so, then join the Dragonfly TEAM!
EOE/ SERIOUS AND RELIABLE APPLICANTS ONLY!
www.dragonflyrestaurants.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- Bar
- Casual dining restaurant
Ability to Relocate:
- Gainesville, Fl: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person