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Weekend Test Kitchen Recipe Development Chef Jobs in Florida

Executive Sous Chef

Delray Beach, FL ยท On-site

$61K - $77K/yr

Leads, trains, develops, and evaluates kitchen staff with a focus on professionalism ... Demonstrated experience in menu creation, recipe development, and staff coaching/training. * Strong ...

Chef de Partie

Palm Beach, FL ยท On-site

$18.50 - $23.25/hr

Supervise and support daily kitchen operations for assigned station, ensuring high-quality ... Support menu updates, recipe development, and plating standards in collaboration with leadership

Executive Chef | CLAUDIE

Miami, FL ยท On-site

$135K - $150K/yr

RESPONSIBILITIES โ€ข Menu & Recipe Development โ€ข Plan and create menus for all food outlets ... years in a kitchen management role as Executive Chef in a fast-paced , high- volume up scale ...

Executive Chef | CLAUDIE

Miami, FL ยท On-site

$135K - $150K/yr

RESPONSIBILITIES Menu & Recipe Development Plan and create menus for all food outlets, including ... Minimum 10 years in a kitchen management role as Executive Chef in a fast-paced , high- volume up ...

Sous Chef - Hamilton's Kitchen

Winter Park, FL ยท On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

Contribute to menu planning and recipe development, including creating and testing new dishes ... Monitor food quality, presentation, and taste, and conduct regular taste tests and quality checks ...

Sous Chef - Hamilton's Kitchen

Winter Park, FL ยท On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

Contribute to menu planning and recipe development, including creating and testing new dishes ... Monitor food quality, presentation, and taste, and conduct regular taste tests and quality checks ...

Chefs

Ocala, FL ยท On-site

$58K - $79K/yr

To be the chef when the chef is not in to take control and run the kitchen in a professional manner ... Maintain the kitchen recipe book and provide copies for all kitchen team members * Meet with Arthur ...

Regional Executive Chef

Boca Raton, FL ยท On-site

$67K - $93K/yr

Oversee recipe development, costing, portioning and rollout of new menu items. * Manage inventory ... Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, inventory, ordering and food safety standards. * Effective ...

New

$66K - $90K/yr

Leads kitchen operations in the Executive Chef's absence and serves as acting culinary leader when ... Assists with menu planning, recipe development, seasonal offerings, banquet menus, and special ...

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Weekend Test Kitchen Recipe Development Chef information

What is the difference between Weekend Test Kitchen Recipe Development Chef vs Test Kitchen Assistant?

AspectWeekend Test Kitchen Recipe Development ChefTest Kitchen Assistant
CredentialsCulinary degree or equivalent experience, food styling skillsBasic culinary training or food service experience
Work EnvironmentDevelops recipes, tests dishes, collaborates with chefsSupports recipe testing, prep work, and organization
Industry UsageCommonly employed in food media, brands, and publishingSupports recipe development teams in similar settings

The Weekend Test Kitchen Recipe Development Chef focuses on creating and testing new recipes, often leading the culinary process during weekends. In contrast, the Test Kitchen Assistant provides support with prep, organization, and assisting chefs. Both roles require culinary knowledge, but the chef has more responsibility for recipe innovation, while the assistant supports daily operations.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Test Kitchen Recipe Development Chef job openings in Florida as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 54% Full Time, 39% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Executive Sous Chef

Delray Beach, FL โ€ข On-site

$61K - $77K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago


Job description

Double Knot Delray

Double Knot Delray brings the spirit of a modern Japanese izakaya to the vibrant energy of Delray Beach. Guests move between a dynamic upstairs cocktail lounge and an intimate downstairs sushi bar and robata grill, where precision, fire, and craft define the experience. As part of Schulson Collective’s expansion into Florida, Double Knot Delray has quickly become a destination for top culinary talent—an immersive, design‑forward environment where excellence, innovation, and hospitality converge.

 
Summary / Objective

The Executive Sous Chef serves as a senior culinary leader, responsible for directing daily kitchen operations, elevating execution, and upholding the culinary vision of Double Knot Delray. Working closely with the Executive Chef, this role ensures consistency, quality, and discipline across all stations while shaping kitchen culture and mentoring the team.

 
Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Leads, trains, develops, and evaluates kitchen staff with a focus on professionalism, accountability, and long‑term growth.

  • Partners with the Executive Chef to manage food and labor costs, ensuring operational excellence and financial performance.

  • Collaborates on menu development, tastings, seasonal changes, and trend‑driven innovation aligned with the Double Knot brand.

  • Builds and maintains strong vendor relationships to optimize product quality, pricing, and strategic opportunities.

  • Oversees daily production, prep systems, and service execution; supports line or expo positions as needed to maintain standards.

  • Creates and manages staff schedules, oversees reporting, and monitors time and attendance compliance.

  • Submits nightly operational reports, including service notes, sales, labor, liquor costs, and guest feedback.

  • Performs additional duties as assigned to support the success of the culinary team and restaurant.

 
Supervisory Responsibility

The Executive Sous Chef oversees all hourly BOH staff and plays a key role in hiring, training, performance management, and the ongoing development of the kitchen team.

 
Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally push and/or pull up to 50 pounds. The role requires standing or walking for more than four hours daily.

 
Required Education and Experience
  • Culinary degree preferred; equivalent professional experience may substitute for formal education.

  • 3+ years of kitchen management experience in a high‑volume, chef‑driven environment.

  • Demonstrated experience in menu creation, recipe development, and staff coaching/training.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven problem‑solving abilities.

  • Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays; must exemplify exceptional teamwork and leadership presence.

 
More detail about Double Knot - Delray part of Schulson Collective, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/663514-Double-Knot---Delray