Blue Lavender Cafe & Market is a vibrant cafe and restaurant located inside the Nassau Suite Hotel in Miami Beach, FL. Open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, our full-service menu features organic, healthy, and diverse food options including gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, keto, and traditional selections. We are committed to clean, nourishing food made with premium organic ingredients. In addition to serving hotel guests with room service and rooftop dining, our location includes a small market and gift shop. Open for just over a year, Blue Lavender Cafe is growing and looking for the right culinary leader to help expand our potential.
Blue Lavender Cafe & Market is seeking a passionate and skilled Chef to lead kitchen operations and inspire culinary excellence. This is a full-time, on-site position responsible for menu creation, food preparation, kitchen team leadership, and quality control. The Chef will work closely with the Cafe Manager and Owner as part of a collaborative and hands-on leadership team.
Lead day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistency and quality in all dishes
Develop, test, and implement seasonal menus and new healthy recipes aligned with our brand
Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to ensure fresh, organic ingredients
Supervise, train, and schedule kitchen staff
Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen cleanliness
Accommodate special dietary needs (gluten-free, vegan, keto, etc.) with precision and care
Support hotel room service and rooftop events as needed
Collaborate on menu planning for catering and special events
Ensure efficient cost control and portion management
Minimum 3 years of professional culinary experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership role
Culinary degree or equivalent certification is required
Proven expertise in menu development, healthy food preparation, and recipe creation
Strong knowledge of kitchen safety, food handling, and sanitation protocols
Experience in inventory control, staff supervision, and kitchen operations
Passion for organic, clean eating and wellness-based cuisine
High-end restaurant or hospitality background is a plus
Experience or interest in pastry and baked goods is a bonus
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Must provide three strong industry references upon request