CDC Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

CDC
Las’lap Miami
2216 Park Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Full Time • Salary ($90k – $105k)

Expires:

May 29, 2025 Be an early applicant
Required Years of Experience 3 years Job Details Las’Lap Miami brings the vibrant energy of Las Lap NYC to the heart of Miami, now with an elevated culinary vision by James Beard Award-winning Chef Kwame Onwuachi. With a focus on bold, shareable dishes and an unforgettable dining experience. Las’Lap Miami is where culture, community, and cuisine meet. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-profile opening alongside one of the country’s most dynamic chefs and operators. If you’re an ambitious culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, standards-driven environment, we wantto meet you. The Opportunity As Chef de Cuisine, you will lead the day-to-day kitchen operations, uphold our high standards for food, service, and execution, and mentor a talented team toward excellence. You’ll work closely with the Executive Chef and operations team to execute the restaurant’s vision with precision, creativity, and leadership. This role is ideal for a proven Chef de Cuisine or a high-performing Executive Sous Chef ready to take the next step. What You’ll Do Lead all aspects of kitchen operations for an a la carte, high-volume restaurant focused on vibrant share plates.
Execute a set culinary vision while contributing to seasonal creativity once trust and standards are established.
Build, train, and inspire a team of Sous Chefs, prep cooks, line cooks, and stewards.
Uphold uncompromising standards of cleanliness, organization, prep efficiency, and recipe integrity.
Manage scheduling, inventory, food and labor costs, and purchasing with precision and accountability.
Enforce all health department regulations and internal food safety protocols.
Organize and maintain kitchen systems: station maps, prep pars, order guides, labeling standards, and more.
Champion a culture of urgency, clarity, consistency, and accountability.
Taste, test, and quality check mise en place daily; lead structured pre-shift meetings and tastings.
Communicate effectively with Front of House and BOH leadership to ensure seamless service execution. Who You Are A natural leader: nurturing but unwavering, assertive, and inspiring by example.
Highly organized, procedure-driven, and passionate about systems that create consistent excellence.
Strong in fundamentals: knife skills, prep execution, ordering, scheduling, costing, and inventory.
Calm and clear under pressure, with excellent communication skills across languages (bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred).
Obsessed with cleanliness, organization, and maintaining the “illusion” of a flawless kitchen.
Committed to developing cooks through teaching, coaching, and daily leadership.
Passionate about flavor, culture, storytelling, and hospitality through food.
Qualifications
Previous experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef in a high-volume, high-standard kitchen.
Strong working knowledge of food safety protocols (DOH standards) and best kitchen practices.
Ability to coach and develop a team while holding high standards across all operations.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
Culinary degree is a plus, but experience and leadership ability are paramount. Why Join Us At Las Lap Miami, you’ll join a team that values creativity, discipline, and passion. You’ll be part of a culinary movement that celebrates culture and excellence — and have the opportunity to leave your mark on Miami’s dining scene alongside one of the most exciting culinary leaders of our time.

Compensation Details Compensation:

Salary ($90,000.00 – $105,000.00)

Benefits & Perks:

Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts Required Skills Leadership Mentoring Creativity Attention to Detail Time Management Problem Solving Team Collaboration Adaptability Gallery