The Strand  Head Chef

The Strand restaurant, 807 N Mills avenue in Orlando is looking for a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations. Chefs Alda and Joe Rees, awarded Michelin bibs since 2022, and Orlando Sentinel restaurant of the year in 2022, are looking for an energetic, dedicated and driven individual eager to head up the kitchen and take the restaurant and sister bar, dba, to the next level. The right individual will lead our kitchen team, and help develop and expand the perfect the menus that our clients have come to love. 

Responsibilities

Lead mentor and manage culinary team

Develop and plan menus

Manage food costs and inventory

Maintain standards for food storage, rotation quality and appearance

Ensure compliance with health codes

Manage cleaning and sanitation schedule for equipment

Schedule staff

Qualifications

Understanding of menu and recipe development

Strong leadership skills

Proven Ability to run a profitable kitchen

Technical proficiency , knife and culinary skills

Basic computer knowledge

Understanding of sanitation and compliance laws

Previous kitchen management experience

Knowledge of natural wine and craft beer and spirits, cocktails

5 year industry experience

Hardworking

Creative, organized, passionate, focused 

Salary commensurate with experience, starting at 57K