Executive Chef / Kitchen Manager

Talk of the Town Restaurant Group is a family operated and locally owned business since 1974, renowned for its deep roots in the Central Florida dining scene. This group manages seven distinguished restaurants, including notable names such as Charley’s Steak House, Fishbones, Texas Cattle Company, and Vito’s Chop House. Known for providing quality dining experiences and maintaining a strong connection with the community, the group emphasizes quality of life for its employees, competitive salaries, flexible scheduling, and a commitment to giving back through its foundation. Their establishments often focus on delivering exceptional service with a focus on excellence, tradition, and culinary innovation.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Kitchen Manager for one of our fine dining establishments. This role is pivotal in leading and managing our back-of-house operations to ensure culinary excellence and operational efficiency. The Kitchen Manager will play a critical leadership role, overseeing all kitchen activities including butchering, steak preparation, HACCP compliance, and health and safety standards. This individual will maintain high-quality food standards consistent with the restaurant’s fine dining objectives while motivating and guiding the kitchen team to achieve peak performance.

The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in culinary management, strong leadership capabilities, and a thorough understanding of health codes and food safety regulations. As Kitchen Manager, you will coordinate closely with the front-of-house team to ensure seamless service that exceeds guests’ expectations. Responsibilities include supervising food preparation, managing inventory and costs, leading staff, and contributing to innovative menu planning. The role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays due to the nature of the dinner service only schedule, with the restaurant opening at 5 p.m.

This position offers a competitive salary and additional benefits such as performance-based bonuses, health insurance, paid vacation, flexible schedules, and paid holidays including Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the Super Bowl. The position fosters a positive work environment with opportunities for professional growth within a respected and community-focused restaurant group. For individuals who are passionate about culinary arts and leadership, and are eager to lead a skilled team in a high-standard fine dining setting, this opportunity provides an exceptional platform to excel and advance in the hospitality industry.