Chef Operator (GM) St Pete

CHEF OPERATOR New location opening in St. Pete, we are seeking an entrepreneurial and performance-driven Chef Operator to lead both culinary excellence and day-to-day restaurant operations. This role carries full accountability for team leadership, financial performance, guest experience, and the consistent execution of our standards in a fast-paced, open-kitchen environment.

The Chef Operator will be instrumental in rebuilding culture, developing a high-performing team, and driving operational discipline to ensure this restaurant reopens with strength and sustained success. Location: 200 Central Ave, St Pete FL Naked Farmer is a pioneering farm-to-table restaurant group with multiple locations and growing, cooking and serving scratch-made, healthy, and affordable meals. Our restaurants celebrate the seasonality of vegetables and the spirit of innovation, striving to create a sustainable food system that strengthens the connection between farmers and the community.

ABOUT THE ROLE

: As Chef Operator, you will spearhead a team that is passionate about culinary excellence and guide them towards acquiring new skills in our scratch-based kitchen. Your role is to nurture and cultivate your team, training and mentoring them to become future leaders through daily skill development. You are an achiever with a keen sense for operations, driven by tangible results.

In our innovative operation, you are constantly viewing the business through a strategic and systematic lens, aiming to position both yourself and your team for success. Maintaining organization while managing logistics and adopting a visionary approach in a fast-paced environment is crucial to your role as Chef Operator. Our menu is ever-evolving, aligning with the seasons and incorporating new initiatives to enhance our business operations.

Your leadership will be pivotal in guiding and delegating tasks, ensuring your team is fully prepared to meet any new challenge head-on. You will communicate culinary standards clearly and motivate your team to strive for a better future in food. You are accountable for maintaining an efficient restaurant operation and providing comprehensive oversight of all Naked Farmer personnel under your leadership.

BENEFITS

: Competitive salary and a vibrant work culture Profit-sharing incentives Annual paid vacation 401(k) Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance Opportunities for career progression within our rapidly growing company A complimentary Naked Farmer meal daily Flexible work schedule Paid Parking The next generation of chefs are evolving in Naked Farmer restaurants. As Chef Operator, you hold the premier leadership position, embodying a profound sense of responsibility for your restaurant. In partnership with the Chef de Cuisine, you drive the establishment's success at running efficient restaurants and maintaining a culture that’s welcoming, fun and accountable to its team members, guests, and Area Operations Team.

Collaborating with our Culinary Director, Controller, and other key restaurant leaders, you ensure the restaurant staff is expertly trained and organized, thus providing our guests with an experience that transcends an delicious meal. YOU WILL: Oversee the entire restaurant operation, including the management of costs, labor efficiency, guest experience, and driving sales growth. Inspire, encourage and coach your team to build daily disciplines and behaviors to run an efficient restaurant.

Work closely with the Chef de Cuisine on quality assurance processes and transform guest feedback into actionable insights for continuous improvement. Spearhead new initiatives and manage their implementation, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset within your team to maintain high engagement and enthusiasm. Ensure the smooth operational flow of the restaurant by upholding culinary excellence, service quality, and adherence to health protocols.