Executive Chef - New Restaurant Opening

New Restaurant Opening in Lake Nona's Laureate Park - November 2015

An exciting new dinner-only polished casual restaurant with an eclectic, funky décor and outdoor lakeside dining. The open kitchen will be seafood inspired and focus on using local, seasonal, fresh ingredients. The comprehensive beverage program will included an outstanding wine list, craft cocktails and micro-brews. The adjoining retail market will also serve breakfast and lunch with gourmet coffee and made to order food.

As part of Tavistock Restaurant Collection, we have restaurants and concepts across the U.S., and offer a challenging opportunity to grow with an ever-expanding company. We are currently seeking an Executive Chef for our Orlando (Laureate Park) location.

Qualified candidates will possess at least 4+ years of Executive Chef/culinary management experience with expert knowledge of food specifications, including but not limited to preparation, presentation, and cooking methods. In addition the successful candidate must be professional, innovative and possess well rounded culinary skills with creativity and passion for culinary arts.

Duties Include:

Managing all aspects of the kitchen in accordance with the goals, objectives and culture set forth by the company.

Maintain a high standard of quality with regard to product, people, sanitation and safety.

Responsible for the delegation of work, recommendation of action on team members.

Regular team member meetings

Responsible for team member schedules

Development and implementation of Training Programs for assigned departments 100% guest satisfaction

Ensure the highest quality food, beverage and supply product

Ensure the restaurant maintains the highest quality service and hospitality

Communicate quality standards to the kitchen

Motivate teams for success


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Tavistock Restaurant Collection owns and operates a broad range of upscale concepts with 14 unique brands. Concepts include Abe & Louie's, Atlas. Atlantic Fish Company, AquaKnox, Blackhawk Grille, Cafe del Rey, California Cafe, Canonita, Coach Grill, Joe's American Bar & Grill, Napa Valley Grille, Sapporo Scottsdale, Timpano Italian Chophouse, and ZED451. Tavistock Restaurants continues to grow both organically and through acquisition. As part of Tavistock Restaurant Collection, we have restaurants and concepts across the U.S., and offer a challenging opportunity to grow with an ever-expanding company.