Executive Chef

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations at Zoko Collective, a vibrant multi-concept food and beverage venue in Allapattah. This role involves setting the culinary standard across our Spanish/Iberian restaurant, live-fire kitchen, cocktail bar, café, and rotating culinary concepts. The Executive Chef will be responsible for creating and evolving menus, managing kitchen teams, ensuring food safety, and maintaining high-quality food service. As the culinary leader, you will own the menu development, kitchen operations, to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

Duties

• Lead the culinary vision for Zoko Iberian and the entire Collective, creating a menu with a strong point of view that reflects authentic Spanish/Iberian cuisine.
• Manage daily kitchen operations including shift management, food preparation, and food service management to ensure smooth and efficient service.
• Oversee team management by supervising kitchen staff, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring high standards of performance.
• Maintain strict food safety and sanitizing procedures to ensure compliance with health regulations.
• Control costs through inventory management, portion control, and waste reduction to optimize profitability.
• Ensure all plates meet high-quality standards by overseeing food presentation and consistency.
• Manage inventory levels effectively to prevent shortages or excess stock while maintaining freshness and quality of ingredients.
• Cook and prepare food as needed, setting an example for culinary excellence within the team.

Experience

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar leadership role in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish/Iberian cuisine is preferred but not mandatory; a passion for authentic flavors is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage kitchen teams effectively and lead by example.
• Experience in cost control, inventory management, and maintenance of food safety standards.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with staff and other venue departments effectively.

Join us at Zoko Collective to shape an innovative culinary experience that celebrates authentic flavors while leading a talented team in a growing Miami-based startup environment.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• How many years have you worked as an Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine?
• Do you have professional experience cooking Spanish or Iberian cuisine?
• Have you worked in a startup or new-opening restaurant?

Work Location: In person