Chef de Cuisine

Chef de Cuisine – L’Apero at Café Bastille Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-Time | Mediterranean Tapas Concept | Waterfront Location

About Us:
L’Apero is Café Bastille’s new Mediterranean tapas concept located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, offering vibrant shared plates, craft cocktails, and unbeatable water views. Inspired by the coastal elegance and laid-back energy of Mediterranean evenings, L’Apero blends culinary sophistication with the charm of casual dining.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen, drive consistency, and bring the L’Apero experience to life.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations for our Mediterranean tapas concept
• Lead, train, and inspire the back-of-house team to ensure excellence in food quality and presentation
• Manage food cost, prep systems, and inventory with a proactive, organized approach
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and compliance with health regulations
• Collaborate on seasonal menu development and LTOs
• Ensure consistent execution of tapas dishes that are flavorful, beautiful, and made to share

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef
• Strong background in Mediterranean or coastal cuisine preferred
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for hospitality, teamwork, and delivering memorable guest experiences

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives
• 8 days paid time off after 1 year of employment
• Opportunity to help develop and grow an emerging concept
• Supportive, creative team environment
• Waterfront kitchen location in beautiful Fort Lauderdale
• Work-life balance and career growth opportunities within the Café Bastille brand

Apply Now:
If you are ready to lead with passion, create with purpose, and inspire a team, we’d love to meet you. Submit your resume today—we’re building something special.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Performance bonus

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Kitchen management: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000