What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chef de Cuisine position at The Feinstein Group?
Benefits:
Location: Dunedin or Wesley Chapel
This isn’t just another chef job. This is your chance to lead something extraordinary.
The Living Room—a well-known and loved brand in the Tampa Bay area—is entering a bold new chapter. We are completely reimagining our food, service, and standards. Our goal? To become the benchmark for upscale casual dining in the Southeast—and we’re building the team to match.
We are seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine who is ready to lead from the front, inspire a team, and deliver dishes that are bold, elegant, and unforgettable. You will work to execute a new culinary vision and uphold the highest standards of excellence, consistency, and culture in the kitchen.
What You’ll Do
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Location: Dunedin or Wesley Chapel
This isn’t just another chef job. This is your chance to lead something extraordinary.
The Living Room—a well-known and loved brand in the Tampa Bay area—is entering a bold new chapter. We are completely reimagining our food, service, and standards. Our goal? To become the benchmark for upscale casual dining in the Southeast—and we’re building the team to match.
We are seeking an experienced Chef de Cuisine who is ready to lead from the front, inspire a team, and deliver dishes that are bold, elegant, and unforgettable. You will work to execute a new culinary vision and uphold the highest standards of excellence, consistency, and culture in the kitchen.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the daily operations of the kitchen with precision, integrity, and energy
- Execute and evolve our menu in collaboration with the culinary team
- Train, mentor, and inspire a team of cooks, preps, and sous chefs—leading by example
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, cleanliness, and organization
- Manage inventory, ordering, prep, and food cost in alignment with company goals
- Uphold our culture of accountability, growth, and passion for the craft
- Be present and engaged during service—communicating with FOH and BOH constantly
- Ensure that The Living Room’s food is talked about, remembered, and returned to
- A seasoned culinarian with at least 5 years of experience in high-volume, chef-driven restaurants
- A leader who thrives in the heat of service and knows how to bring a team together
- A coach, not a commander—able to elevate those around you through training and support
- Detail-oriented and quality-obsessed, with a deep love for scratch cooking and bold flavors
- Hungry to grow, contribute, and leave a legacy on a rising brand with serious ambition
- Flexible, honest, kind—but with incredibly high standards and expectations
- Be part of a real culinary team with purpose, passion, and direction
- Work directly with a leadership group that’s committed to doing things the right way
- Enjoy competitive pay, a great schedule, and a chance to build something lasting
- Grow your skills in a culture that values meritocracy, mentorship, and creative freedom
- Help define the future of one of Florida’s most exciting restaurant brands