General Manager & Head Chef

Alices Restaurant A Caring Café
ARC of the Treasure Coast Stuart FL

Make a meaningful impactwithout late nights.

Alices Restaurant A Caring Café is seeking an experienced General Manager & Head Chef to lead our daytime restaurant operations while helping grow an exciting catering and community events business. This is a hands-on chef-driven leadership role ideal for a culinary professional who excels in both the kitchen and overall restaurant management.

As part of ARC of the Treasure Coast Alices Restaurant blends excellent food with a mission to train and empower individuals with disabilities in a real-world food service environment.

Position Overview

This role is responsible for the full operation of the restaurant including kitchen leadership front-of-house management staff development budgeting and performance oversight. The General Manager & Head Chef will also play a key role in developing and expanding catering services creating an opportunity for both financial and professional growth.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned restaurant leader seeking:

• Daytime hours (breakfast & lunch)
• Creative input and operational authority
• A stable mission-driven organization
• The chance to build and grow something meaningful

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all daily restaurant operations with a focus on quality service and efficiency
• Serve as hands-on culinary leader ensuring consistent food quality and presentation
• Manage hiring training scheduling and performance of restaurant staff
• Oversee food labor and operating budgets; manage inventory and vendor ordering
• Develop menus specials and seasonal offerings
• Lead the development and expansion of catering and special event services
• Coach and mentor staff and trainees in a supportive inclusive environment
• Foster strong teamwork accountability and positive workplace culture
• Ensure compliance with health safety sanitation and ServSafe standards

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in restaurant leadership (General Manager Executive Chef or similar role)
• Strong culinary background with hands-on kitchen leadership experience
• Proven ability to manage budgets food cost labor cost and inventory
• Experience training and leading diverse teams
• Interest in growing catering or expanded food service programs preferred
• Excellent organizational communication and leadership skills

Requirements

• ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to pass a Level II background screening

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Predictable daytime schedule
• Opportunity to grow a catering program and shape the future of Alices Restaurant
• The reward of leading a mission-driven café that changes lives

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