Executive Chef - Upscale Cuisine Job at Gecko Hospitality, Miami Beach, FL

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  • Gecko Hospitality
  • Miami Beach, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Executive Chef – Redefine What Modern Italian Can Be

 

You’re not just a chef. You’re a visionary.

 

You see every menu as a story, every dish as a signature, and every kitchen as your stage.

 

A well-established, upscale restaurant in Florida’s hyper-competitive culinary scene is at a crossroads—and it’s searching for the right Executive Chef to lead a bold transformation. This isn’t about maintaining status quo. This is about reshaping a concept, reviving energy, and reclaiming relevance in a market that’s become oversaturated and complacent.

 

This is your moment if you’re ready to lead from the front, put your stamp on a brand, and help build something that goes beyond “just another Italian spot.”

 

What You’ll Walk Into:

 

  • A respected restaurant with a history and a strong reputation—but one that’s hungry for evolution and reinvention.
  • Ownership that’s hands-on but knows when to step back—ready to support a chef who brings fire, creativity, and strong operational chops.
  • A kitchen team ready for new leadership, sharper standards, and tighter execution.
  • A summer window to test, refine, and quietly rebuild… before relaunching strong for season.

 

Your Mission:

 

  • Take full control of menu creation, culinary operations, food costing, and team development.
  • Bring a modern lens to Italian cuisine—innovative but approachable, elevated yet deeply satisfying.
  • Lead with precision and purpose: no egos, no chaos—just sharp execution, mentorship, and a culture of pride.
  • Operate like a future owner. Because if you’re the right fit, that’s exactly what you could become.

 

Ideal Background:

 

  • Current Executive Chef, CDC, or high-performing Executive Sous at a nationally recognized restaurant.
  • Mastery of Italian flavors with the confidence to innovate and elevate.
  • Track record of building high-performance teams, tightening margins, and improving guest experience.
  • A true operator—someone who thrives in both the food and business sides of the kitchen.

 

Compensation + Perks:

 

  • Base salary of $120K–$130K+ depending on experience and impact potential.
  • Health and dental benefits.
  • Equity path on the table for long-term success and alignment.
  • Relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

 

Who Thrives Here:

 

You’re humble but ambitious. You love building things from the ground up. You’ve worked in great kitchens but are ready to be the chef who makes the calls. You want your name tied to something real—not trendy, but timeless. You play to win, and you make everyone around you better in the process.

 

This is the reboot. The relaunch. The reinvention.

 

If you’re ready to be the heartbeat of something bold—and build the kind of kitchen culture others talk about—let’s connect.

 

Company Description

Take the next step in your hospitality career!

We are industry experts who have worked in restaurants, hotels, and resorts and know what it takes to succeed. We have been where you are —looking for that next great opportunity — and will help you find the ideal position for your skills, experience, and long-term goals.

Company Description

Take the next step in your hospitality career!\r\n\r\nWe are industry experts who have worked in restaurants, hotels, and resorts and know what it takes to succeed. We have been where you are —looking for that next great opportunity — and will help you find the ideal position for your skills, experience, and long-term goals.

Job Tags

Summer work, Relocation package,

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