Restaurant Chef

Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach is a vibrant community inspired by the Margaritaville lifestyle, dedicated to delivering an exceptional dining and living experience for its residents. As part of the FirstService Residential family, Latitude Margaritaville prides itself on blending island charm with top-notch services and amenities designed to create a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere. The community offers a unique blend of active adult living with tropical influences, making every dining moment an experience to cherish. The restaurant is a centerpiece of this community, providing residents with high-quality culinary services that complement the laid-back, coastal vibe the brand embodies.

The role of the Restaurant Chef at Latitude Margaritaville Daytona Beach is a high-profile, leadership position essential to the community's culinary operations. This position entails overseeing the entire dining program, ensuring all culinary experiences are both on-brand and executed to the highest standards. The Restaurant Chef is instrumental in enhancing the resident experience by designing weekly specials and vibrant menus that reflect the Latitude Margaritaville lifestyle. This role demands a seasoned culinary professional who is capable of managing both the kitchen staff and kitchen operations while maintaining excellent interpersonal relationships with residents and the community’s Board of Directors.

As the face of the kitchen, the Restaurant Chef must exercise sound judgment, demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities, and foster a positive, professional environment even in fast-paced and high-pressure situations. This role requires a dynamic leader who can lead by example, ensuring that the kitchen operates efficiently, safely, and complies with all health regulations and company standards. The Restaurant Chef reports directly to the General Manager and Director of Operations and is responsible for guaranteeing that all food service operations meet the strict compliance requirements of FirstService Residential standards as well as state and federal food safety laws.

This position offers the opportunity to work creatively and autonomously, empowered to develop unique dining programs and community food and beverage events that resonate with the residents’ tastes and preferences. The Restaurant Chef also leads training and development initiatives for kitchen personnel, fostering a team-centered culture, and maintaining the highest level of hygiene, safety, and appearance throughout the culinary operations. The role combines culinary mastery, operational leadership, and a deep commitment to customer satisfaction and community engagement, all while embracing the spirited lifestyle that Margaritaville represents. This is an ideal opportunity for a culinary professional passionate about leadership, innovation, and community dining excellence.