Chef Manager- Miami, FL
Salary: $95,000 - $105,000/yr
What makes FLIK click
What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.
We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.
Job Summary
The Chef Manager will lead all culinary operations for a very high-end law firm in Miami, FL, delivering a white-glove hospitality experience across café service and executive-level catering. This role requires a seasoned culinary leader with strong operational discipline, financial accountability, and a refined, client-facing approach. The Executive Chef oversees a fully subsidized account and leads a polished team within a luxury corporate environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Direct all culinary operations for café service and high-end catering, ensuring flawless execution and presentation
- Lead and develop a team with a focus on professionalism, consistency, and accountability
- Design elevated, chef-driven menus aligned with a luxury law firm setting
- Execute high-profile catering for executive meetings, client events, and firm functions
- Maintain strict cost controls, inventory management, and financial performance for a fully subsidized account
- Complete and submit daily audits, operational checklists, and quality controls to the client
- Enforce uncompromising standards for food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and organization
- Partner with culinary and marketing leadership to implement refined culinary programs and enhancements
- Serve as a culinary ambassador, building trust with firm leadership through polished communication and service excellence
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fluent bilingual in Spanish and English is required
- At least 5+ years of senior culinary leadership experience in luxury hospitality, corporate dining, or high-end catering required
- Proven expertise in high-volume production and elevated catering execution
- Strong operational and financial management skills, including cost controls and audits
- High volume production and catering experience is essential
- Previous experience managing cost controls
- Desire to learn and grow with a top-notch foodservice company
- Professional, articulate, and well-spoken with a white-glove service mindset
- Detail-driven leader with exceptional standards for quality, cleanliness, and presentation
- Culinary degree preferred
- Candidates should reside in Florida; out-of-state candidates looking to relocate will be considered
- ServSafe certified preferred
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_FlikHospitality.pdf
Req ID: 1488239
Flik Hospitality Group
NANCY M TEIXEIRA
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