Boutique hospitality group with 3 restaurants seeks an Executive Chef for their restaurant in The Villages one positioned to become a regional destination and community anchor. About the Restaurant - Opened 1 year, this full-service neighborhood bistro is located Middleton , a dynamic new community developed by The Villages located northeast of Tampa and northwest of Orlando.

The restaurant features:

140 seats including a spacious indoor dining room, a vibrant outdoor bar, and a contemporary open kitchen . A chef-driven, locally sourced menu that blends American bistro classics with refined European elements . A brand that balances comfort, sophistication, and a strong community focus. Middleton is not a retirement community — it's a purpose-built residential district for working professionals and families supporting The Villages.

It includes:

A growing workforce population due to the area's booming development. Plentiful new housing options at affordable prices. Proximity to cities like Leesburg (25 min), Clermont (40 min), Orlando (45 min), Ocala (50 min), and Tampa (70 min) . Free enrollment for families of employees at The Villages Charter School, one of Florida's top school districts which includes a brand new high school with state of the art facilities including olympic swimming pool and 8000 seat stadium - walking distance from the restaurant The Role - Executive Chef You'll be the operational leader responsible for: Full back of house oversight and leadership Managing schedules, labor cost, financial performance, and vendor relationships Driving excellence in guest experience, safety, and consistency Menu development, specials etc. Ideal Candidate 5+ years of Executive or Sous Chef experience in full-service, high-volume restaurants Background in chef-driven or European/American bistro-style operations preferred Strong recruitment, leadership, and communication skills Highly organized with pre-opening and launch experience a plus Must be willing to relocate to Middleton (relocation support available) Collaborative, positive, and passionate about building a restaurant from the ground up Benefits include paid time off and profit sharing. Other benefits can be discussed.

Pay:

$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off Application Question(s): This position is located in Middleton, Florida about 1 hour from Tampa and 50 minutes from Orlando. Are you willing to work in Middleton if hired? Do you have at least 5 years kitchen leadership experience Sous chef or higher?

Work Location:

In person