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Head Chef

Ponte Vedra Beach, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jun 2026

💰 $60,000/yr($52,000/yr – $60,000/yr)

About the role

M Shack is expanding with a new location in SilverLeaf and is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen team. M Shack is a modern burger joint that serves delicious burgers, fries, hot dogs, hand-spun shakes, beer, wine, and cocktails . M Shack is part of the locally owned Medure Brothers Culinary Concepts Restaurant Group that is currently comprised of 8 different restaurant concepts.

We are looking to grow our team with positive, enthusiastic, like-minded people who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best possible dining experience for our guests. This is a great opportunity to take your hospitality skills to the next level with a company committed to the nurturing and professional development of its employees.

Head Chef responsibilities include supervising team members in food prep and cooking, maintaining a fully-stocked kitchen, and complying with safety and cleanliness standards. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage our kitchen staff and coach them on delivering quality food on time. This is a very hands-on position, our chefs all work line positions during volume so they can lead and teach shoulder to shoulder.

Primary Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the GM in scheduling of kitchen team members with minimum overtime
Conduct interviews, hire, train, and mentor new kitchen team members
Conduct performance reviews and discipline staff when necessary
Maintain adequate inventory levels and assist GM in monthly inventory count
Ensure that all food items and products are properly stored, prepared, and served based on set recipes, preparation, and portion standards
Hold team members accountable for their actions, work, attitude, and attendance
Motivate employees to constantly move, clean, and work towards a higher standard
Cross-train team members on all stations
Ensure team members adhere to company standards for safe food handling and maintaining clean and orderly workstations
Monitor employees’ breaks with an emphasis on labor costs

Qualifications and Skills:

Culinary education a plus
Proven experience as a salaried Kitchen Manager
Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment
Conflict management abilities
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to perform tasks with accuracy, speed, and attention to detail
Basic food safety understanding and practice
Hardworking and dependable with a positive, upbeat attitude
Food Manager Certification a plus and will be required within 30 days of hire

Benefits and Perks:

Food discounts at all Medure Brothers Culinary Concepts’ restaurants
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (full time employees)
Paid Time Off (full time employees)
Flexible work schedules to accommodate school, life, and family
Fun and friendly work environment
Opportunity to learn and grow with the company

Compensation: $52,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Medure Brothers Culinary Concepts is a Jacksonville-based restaurant group founded by professional chef siblings Matthew and David Medure. Matthew’s Restaurant, Restaurant Medure, Rue Saint-Marc, Midtown Table, and M Shack make up the Medure brothers’ collection of award-winning restaurants, each offering an authentic dining experience inspired by years of collaboration and a passion for innovative, high-quality cuisine and warm, genuine hospitality.

We are looking to grow our teams with positive, enthusiastic, and like-minded team members who share our energy and enthusiasm for creating the best experience for our guests. Working at Medure Brothers is a great opportunity to grow your career in the hospitality industry with a company truly committed to excellence.