Head Chef at Resident Coffee at Resident Coffee Roasters
Gainesville, FL 32653
About the Job
Location: Gainesville, FL - initially at Wyatt s Coffee, transitioning to Resident Coffee's new flagship cafe in early 2025.
About Us:
Over the last 4 years Resident Coffee has become more than a coffee roastery we are a community of professionals dedicated to showcasing the stories behind incredible coffees. With our flagship cafe set to open in Gainesville, we aim to extend this storytelling through a thoughtfully curated food program that matches the high standards and intentionality of our nationally recognized coffee.
Overview:
Our new flagship cafe will feature a full kitchen and coffee bar within a spacious 3,500-square-foot setting. We are looking for a visionary Head Chef to lead our food program, incorporating South & Central American influences and prioritizing locally grown ingredients. Our goal is to create dishes that not only complement our coffee but also reflect our commitment to quality.
This is a full time role that will require you to work Saturday and Sunday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Menu Development: Create a dynamic menu that highlights Latino culinary traditions, using locally sourced ingredients and healthier cooking methods.
- Transition Period at Wyatt s Coffee: Begin your journey at Wyatt s Coffee, our established cafe, to develop initial menu items and prep while the flagship cafe is being built. This incubation period allows for hands-on involvement in equipment design/placement and team/recipe development.
- Quality Control: Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, ensuring every dish aligns with our mission of excellence.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
- Sourcing: Establish relationships with local farmers and suppliers to source fresh, sustainable ingredients.
- Health and Safety: Ensure all kitchen operations comply with health and safety regulations.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a food professional, being open to different cultural influences.
- Strong understanding of ingredient sourcing, menu development, and kitchen management.
- Passion for sustainable and healthy cooking practices.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Creativity and vision to develop a unique and compelling menu that complements our coffee offerings.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Salary: Reflective of experience and expertise.
- Benefits: Health insurance contribution, paid time off, and a bag of coffee every month.
- Professional Development: Opportunity to shape a brand-new kitchen and food program from the ground up.
- Impact: Be part of a mission-driven company dedicated to storytelling through coffee and food.
- Supportive Environment: Work with a team of passionate coffee and food professionals in a collaborative and innovative setting.
Join us in creating a space that feels like home, where each dish tells a story as compelling as our coffee.
We're excited to get to know you!
