Chef Thomas Keller is looking for a remarkable Chef de Cuisine who is driven about food and hospitality to join The Surf Club Restaurant in Surfside, Florida.

Ideal candidates will have extensive fine dining experience of at least 5 years, preferably already working as Chef de Cuisine in a Michelin operation. Classically trained would be preferred. As a member of the culinary leadership team, this individual must be an independent worker and possess proven management skills.

In addition to technical skills, the ideal candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, experience being accountable for a restaurant P&L, and the desire to learn and contribute.

Chef Keller’s collection of restaurants is founded on a culture of mentorship and provides a solid foundation of skills to support the culinary profession. We are proud to offer:

• 401K with no waiting periods and the opportunity to receive up to 4.0% of your salary as matching contributions.
• Company-sponsored medical and dental plans with a contribution of 85% of your premium*
• Voluntary plans such as vision, life and AD&D insurance, accident, hospitalization, critical illness plans, pet insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Daily family meal
• Discounted parking
• Paid Time Off
• Peer mentorship program
• Employee discounts at Chef Thomas Keller’s casual properties

Who we are:

Chef Thomas Keller raises the bar for the American culinary scene. His restaurants are legendary – The French Laundry, Bouchon, and Per Se among them – and he is the only American-born chef to ever hold multiple three-star Michelin rankings. Chef Keller’s culinary skills and high standards make him an inspiration to younger chefs and have earned him countless accolades, including The Culinary Institute of America’s “Chef of the Year” Award and the James Beard Foundation’s “Outstanding Chef” and “Outstanding Restaurateur” Awards. He is also the first male American chef to be designated a Chevalier of the French Legion of Honor. In 2017, Chef Keller led Team USA to its first-ever gold medal in the Bocuse d’Or, a prestigious biennial competition that is regarded as the Olympics of the culinary world. Chef Keller is the author of six best-selling cookbooks and holds an honorary Doctorate in Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.

*Company contribution depends on your plan selection. Benefit offerings are subject to change over time.