Required Years of Experience
6+ years
Job Details
Job description:
Motek, a part of Happy Corner Hospitality collective, is an Israeli-Mediterranean concept restaurant. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and culinary experiences to our valued customers. Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of our operations.
Position Overview:
As Executive Chef, you will lead all back-of-house operations, overseeing menu execution, food quality, cost control, and kitchen performance. You are responsible for building and managing a high-performing culinary team, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring efficient daily operations. Serving as the primary link between front- and back-of-house teams, you will drive consistency, communication, and exceptional dining experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee all food production to ensure quality, consistency, and efficiency.
- Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and equipment control.
- Lead line operations to support smooth, timely service.
- Maintain quality control and presentation standards.
- Train, cross-train, and develop culinary team members.
- Ensure a clean, organized kitchen and compliance with food safety regulations.
- Oversee expediting to coordinate orders and maintain service flow.
- Partner with the General Manager on labor planning and budget management.
Requirements:
- Minimum of five (5) years of culinary leadership experience managing high-volume, fast-paced kitchen operations; experience with Mediterranean cuisine is a plus.
- Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary training preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to consistently enforce standards.
- Proven experience with menu costing, budgeting, inventory control, and food cost management to meet financial goals.
- Ability to manage labor planning, scheduling, and productivity while maintaining operational efficiency and service standards.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail across food quality, systems, and operational execution.
- Effective communicator with a collaborative, team-oriented leadership style.
- Bilingual proficiency is a plus.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Competitive salary.
- Wages paid weekly.
- Growth opportunities.
- 401k savings plans.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employee discounts.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Salary ($120,000.00 - $160,000.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Leadership Skills
Team Development Skills
Time Management Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Customer Service Orientation
Adaptability
Organizational Skills
Interpersonal Skills
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Welcome to Motek, where we invite you to pause, savor, and be transported to the heart of the Eastern Mediterranean. From the moment we opened our doors in Downtown Miami in 2020, we’ve been committed to offering Mediterranean cuisine in a way that’s both reliable and elevated. Whether you’re joining us for all-day brunch, lunch, dinner, or freshly baked sweets and coffee, out goal is to provide an experience that’s as convenient as it is exceptional.
Motek was built on the cornerstone of family history and a deep love for quality-driven food. Inspired by traditional dishes from the Eastern Mediterranean, our kosher-style menu reflects a thoughtful blend of authenticity and innovation. We focus not only in our culinary excellence but in creating a welcoming, warm environment distinguished by our signature sunshine-yellow branding and family-centered values.
As a family-owned restaurant, we believe in sourcing only the finest ingredients and delivering every dish with care and passion. From special occasions to casual meals, our goal is to offer a dining experience that brings together great food, great company, and a sense of community.
With eight locations across Aventura, Downtown Miami, Coral Gables, Brickell City Centre, Miami Beach, South Beach, Boca Raton. and now New York. Motek has quickly become a staple in Miami’s food scene. We are also proud to include our sister concepts, YALLA, a Mediterranean street food counter at Aventura Mall. Bringing a touch of Paris to Miami, Sesame Bakery is the newest addition to our culinary family.
