Chef De Cuisine

Hive Bakery and Café | West Palm Beach, FL | Full-Time

Hive Bakery and Café is seeking a passionate, creative, and experienced Chef de Cuisine to support our culinary team. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with a deep love for scratch-made food, a flair for seasonal, elevated menus, and a desire to shape the heart of one of West Palm Beach’s most beloved culinary destinations. 

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire the culinary team, setting the tone for professionalism, creativity, and excellence.
• Execute seasonal menus that reflect Hive’s brand of refined, approachable, and ingredient-driven cuisine.
• Ensure consistent food quality, portion control, and presentation in alignment with Hive standards.
• Oversee all back-of-house operations including prep, line, scheduling, and inventory.
• Maintain a culture of cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with front-of-house Bakery leadership to ensure seamless guest experiences and processes.
• Manage food and labor costs to support overall café profitability.

Succeeding in this role will require strong skills in:

Culinary Expertise

• Mastery of scratch cooking, seasonal ingredients, and elevated yet approachable cuisine
• Strong background in recipe execution
• Ability to balance creativity with consistency and guest appeal

Leadership & Team Development

• Inspires and mentors a team with clarity, professionalism, and positivity
• Models a high standard of work ethic, respect, and accountability
• Skilled at building a strong kitchen culture that values communication, collaboration, and growth

Operational Excellence

• Proficient in managing kitchen operations including scheduling, prep flow, inventory, and vendor relationships
• Able to manage food and labor costs while maintaining quality and efficiency
• Highly organized with attention to cleanliness, safety, and systems

Guest-Centered Mindset

• Committed to delivering an exceptional guest experience through thoughtful food, timing, and presentation
• Works closely with FOH leadership to ensure seamless service and hospitality
• Understands and upholds the brand aesthetic and standards at every touchpoint

Composure & Problem Solving

• Able to stay calm, flexible, and solutions-oriented in a fast-paced environment
• Proactively addresses challenges in the kitchen before they affect quality or morale
• Quick decision-maker with a steady hand under pressure

Benefits For You: 

• Opportunities for professional growth and development 
• Engaging and collaborative company culture 
• 50% Hive Collective employee discount to you and immediate family members 
• Holidays off; No work on Sundays 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of full time employment; 401(k) matching after 1 year of full time employment
• PTO for full time employment

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Executive Chef or similar position in a high-volume kitchen
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.
• Deep knowledge of seasonal ingredients, menu development, and scratch cooking.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills, with the ability to train and mentor a diverse team.
• A passion for hospitality and delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Availability to work early mornings and Saturdays.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and carry short distances; Able to stand and walk during 8-10 hour shift
• It is a plus if you can communicate clearly (written and verbally) in both English and Spanish
• It is a plus if you have used Toast