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Don Julio Restaurant Group

Chef

Orlando, FL

$72K/yr

As a Chef, you play an important role in bringing our culinary standards to life through skill ... Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required due to the operational need to effectively ...

CocuSocial

Recreational Chef Instructor

Miami, FL · On-site

We empower individual chefs and businesses to host a variety of cooking classes, baking classes ... Handmade Pasta, Dumplings, Cheese Making, French Macarons, Pad Thai, Ramen, Spanish Paella and ...

Mintex Technology

Sous Chef

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Sous Chef Location: Sarasota, FL Duration: Permanent / Full Time Salary: $60K/Annual The ... Bilingual Spanish preferred, not required -- a plus for communicating with the kitchen team

Alpha Magic Inc

Head Chef

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

... Seafood and Grill restaurant located in Ocean Drive looking for an experienced head chef on ... English and Spanish preferred. Salary based depending on experience.

Alpha Magic Inc

Head Chef

Miami Beach, FL · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

... Seafood and Grill restaurant located in Ocean Drive looking for an experienced head chef on ... English and Spanish preferred. Salary based depending on experience.

Mottai Miami

Sushi Chef

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Sushi Chef to lead our sushi program and support the ... Working knowledge of Spanish or another language is a plus What We Offer * A leadership role in one ...

The Golden Hog

Sous Chef

Key Biscayne, FL · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. * Full-time availability to work rotating shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., including weekends and holidays. Sous Chef - Key Competencies: * Hands-on ...

The Golden Hog

Sous Chef

Key Biscayne, FL · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. * Full-time availability to work rotating shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., including weekends and holidays. Sous Chef - Key Competencies: * Hands-on ...

Food Provisions LLC

Sous Chef

Key Biscayne, FL · On-site

$46K - $62K/yr

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. * Full-time availability to work rotating shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., including weekends and holidays. Sous Chef - Key Competencies: * Hands-on ...

MINA Group

Sous Chef

Aventura, FL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Bourbon Steak is Chef Michael Mina's love letter to the classic American steakhouse. Timeless ... Spanish language skills a plus Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00/yr. The Mina Group, LLC and ...

Noble 33

Executive Chef

Miami, FL · On-site

$66K - $91K/yr

This chef will be a key part of the brand and will work closely with the Sr. Executive Chef for ... Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, prefer bilingual English/Spanish

Key Biscayne Yacht Club Inc

Sous Chef

Miami, FL · On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Sous Chef Department: Food and Beverage Reports to: Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef Statement of ... Verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and other European languages are preferred Other:

MINA Group

Sous Chef

Miami, FL · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Bourbon Steak is Chef Michael Mina's love letter to the classic American steakhouse. Timeless ... Spanish language skills a plus Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00/yr. The Mina Group, LLC and ...

Stay Hospitality

Sous Chef

Pompano Beach, FL · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

As a Sous Chef at The Garden Hotel & Resort, you will play a key role in supporting the Executive ... Proficiency in additional languages such as Spanish and French is a plus. * Technical Skills:

KitchFix

Sous Chef

Jupiter, FL · On-site

$60K/yr

We're hiring a Sous Chef to join our culinary team supporting the Cardinals baseball team in ... Spanish language fluency a plus Work Schedule: * This role requires a non-standard schedule ...

KitchFix

Sous Chef

Jupiter, FL · On-site

$60K/yr

KitchFix is a chef-driven organization that seeks to provide best-in-class hospitality through ... Spanish language fluency a plus Work Schedule: * This role requires a non-standard schedule ...

Sparrow Italia - Miami

Executive Chef

Miami, FL

$68K - $94K/yr

The Executive Chef is the senior culinary leader responsible for setting the vision, standards, and ... Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Sparrow Italia - Miami

Executive Chef

Miami, FL · On-site

$68K - $94K/yr

The Executive Chef is the senior culinary leader responsible for setting the vision, standards, and ... Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; bilingual English/Spanish preferred

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for spanish chef in Florida is $47,822.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,400.00 and $56,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Spanish Chef, you need expertise in traditional and contemporary Spanish cooking techniques, in-depth knowledge of regional ingredients, and professional culinary training. Familiarity with kitchen management software, food safety certifications, and experience operating commercial kitchen equipment are highly valuable. Creativity, attention to detail, teamwork, and efficient communication are key soft skills that help a chef stand out. These skills ensure the ability to deliver high-quality, authentic cuisine while maintaining smooth kitchen operations and excellent customer experiences.

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A Spanish Chef is often responsible for creating and preparing traditional dishes like paella, tapas, and gazpacho, while also designing seasonal menus that highlight authentic Spanish flavors. Daily tasks include managing kitchen staff, ordering and selecting fresh ingredients, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring each dish meets presentation and taste expectations. Chefs also collaborate closely with restaurant managers and front-of-house teams to coordinate service and handle customer feedback. This role requires balancing hands-on cooking with leadership and organizational duties to create an exceptional dining experience.

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A Spanish Chef is a culinary professional who specializes in preparing traditional and modern Spanish cuisine. They create dishes such as paella, tapas, and gazpacho, using authentic ingredients and techniques. Spanish Chefs work in restaurants, hotels, or catering services, ensuring high-quality presentation and flavor. Their responsibilities include menu creation, ingredient sourcing, and kitchen management.

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Chef

Don Julio Restaurant Group

Orlando, FL

$72K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 3 hours ago

Job description


COMPANY CULTURE – THE DON JULIO DIFFERENCE
At Don Julio Restaurant Group, we are proud of our culture rooted in family, excellence, and innovation. Our “Culture of Yes” drives every interaction—with guests and team members alike. We lead with passion, authenticity, and pride in our Mexican, Steakhouse and Peruvian heritage. Every team member is expected to go above and beyond to deliver unforgettable experiences that reflect our values of teamwork, quality, and service.
As a Chef, you play an important role in bringing our culinary standards to life through skill, consistency, attention to detail, and pride in every dish prepared.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Chef is the culinary leader responsible for the overall day-to-day operation, performance, and execution of the restaurant kitchen. This role is positioned is responsible for leading the kitchen team, maintaining culinary excellence, ensuring consistent food quality and presentation, managing kitchen operations, and upholding all food safety and sanitation standards.
The Chef must possess broad culinary knowledge and the ability to successfully execute and oversee the diverse concepts within Don Julio Restaurant Group, including Mexican, Peruvian, and steakhouse cuisine. This requires strong knowledge of meat selection, steak cuts, proper temperatures, grilling techniques, preparation methods, quality standards, and presentation.
The Chef is expected to lead by example, provide hands-on culinary direction, develop and support the kitchen team, and ensure every dish meets Don Julio Restaurant Group's standards for quality, authenticity, consistency, and presentation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Take full responsibility for the day-to-day operation and performance of the restaurant kitchen.
  • Lead, supervise, train, and provide direction to the Sous Chef, Line Cooks, Prep Cooks, and other back-of-house kitchen team members.
  • Ensure consistent execution of menu items across Don Julio Restaurant Group's culinary concepts, including Mexican, Peruvian, and steakhouse cuisine.
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of steakhouse operations, including meat selection, steak cuts, trimming, preparation, seasoning, grilling techniques, cooking temperatures, resting, portion control, and presentation.
  • Ensure steaks and other proteins are prepared accurately to requested temperatures and established quality standards.
  • Maintain consistency in food preparation, taste, portioning, temperature, presentation, and overall guest experience.
  • Oversee kitchen opening, preparation, service execution, shift transitions, and closing procedures.
  • Monitor food quality, ticket times, kitchen productivity, and service execution throughout each shift.
  • Work closely with the Corporate Chef to implement culinary standards, menu changes, recipes, seasonal offerings, and operational improvements.
  • Oversee food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, temperature controls, labeling, storage, and compliance with applicable health regulations.
  • Assist with inventory control, ordering, receiving, food-cost management, waste reduction, and proper product utilization.
  • Identify training needs and provide hands-on coaching and development to kitchen team members.
  • Address kitchen performance issues, operational concerns, equipment problems, and service disruptions promptly and professionally.
  • Maintain effective communication with restaurant management and front-of-house leadership to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.

ADD TO QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive professional culinary experience in high-volume restaurant environments, including demonstrated kitchen leadership experience.
  • Strong experience overseeing the day-to-day operations of a restaurant kitchen and leading back-of-house teams.
  • Demonstrated culinary knowledge across multiple concepts, including Mexican, Peruvian, and steakhouse cuisine.
  • Strong knowledge of meat cuts, steak preparation, grilling techniques, cooking temperatures, protein handling, portion control, and steakhouse quality standards.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required due to the operational need to effectively lead and communicate with a predominantly Spanish-speaking kitchen team.
  • Must be able to clearly communicate instructions, training, food-safety requirements, performance expectations, and operational needs in both English and Spanish.
  • Strong leadership, organization, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to maintain composure and provide effective leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume, and high-pressure restaurant environment.

Work Schedule
This position requires flexibility to work various shifts based on operational needs, including days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods.
Pay Starting Salary: $72,800 annually, based on experience (BOE).
Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
 
 

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