Task Force Chef Corporate Dining, Asian & Mediterranean Cuisine (w/m)

Offer description

We seek a highly skilled Task Force Asian-Mediterranean Chef with a Michelin Star Vision to elevate our culinary operations. This travel-based role requires expertise in Asian and Mediterranean cuisine, creativity, and precision to deliver Michelin-level dining experiences. The ideal candidate has luxury dining experience, a deep understanding of flavor profiles, and the ability to modernize traditional recipes while training teams and ensuring international standards across multiple locations, throughout the state of Florida.

1. Michelin-Level Culinary Excellence & Menu Development

• Develop Asian and Mediterranean-inspired menus that reflect Michelin-star quality, focusing on creativity, precision, and exceptional taste.
• Innovate and modernize traditional dishes while maintaining authenticity and using top-tier ingredients.
• Introducing techniques such as molecular gastronomy, fermentation, dry-aging, and artistic plating to enhance dining experiences.
• Collaborate with restaurant teams to achieve exquisite presentation and flavor balance, setting the restaurant apart in the fine-dining scene in Miami, Florida.

2. Kitchen Leadership & Management

• Maintain smooth kitchen operations during transitional periods, high-volume events, or chef vacancies.
• Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and perfection, ensuring each dish meets the highest gastronomic expectations.
• Monitor food preparation processes to optimize efficiency and minimize waste.
• Ensure compliance with RDG corporate dining service expectations, including buffet and à la carte offerings.

3. Team Leadership & Staff Training

• Train and mentor kitchen staff on Asian and Mediterranean cooking techniques, flavor pairings, and presentation.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to meet Michelin-star standards in execution, discipline, and consistency.
• Enhance team skills in knife work, wok cooking, sushi rolling, grilling, and traditional Asian and Mediterranean methods.
• Conduct in-depth kitchen audits to ensure every dish adheres to fine-dining and food safety standards.
• Support onboarding of new culinary staff and ensure seamless team collaboration.
   

4. Compliance & Food Safety

• Ensure all food safety protocols (HACCP, ServSafe, and corporate policies) are strictly followed.
• Maintain cleanliness, proper food storage, and sanitation standards in all work areas.
• Implement sustainable sourcing strategies to procure rare, premium-quality ingredients.
• Enforce allergen awareness and dietary accommodation practices.
   

5. Adaptability & Problem-Solving

• Step in as an executive chef during transitions, grand openings, or staff shortages to maintain operational excellence.
• Identify weaknesses in kitchen workflows and implement efficient, high-performance strategies.
• Work closely with restaurant managers to align the culinary vision with business growth strategies.