Chef De Cuisine

About Las' Lap:
Born in NYC and now expanding to South Beach, Las' Lap is a high-energy Caribbean cocktail bar and restaurant concept that fuses island soul with urban sophistication. Our newest location at the Day Drift Hotel in Miami Beach features a full-service restaurant & lounge, rooftop bar, lobby bar, and grab & go café. At Las' Lap, we celebrate bold flavors, vibrant culture, and unforgettable vibes.

We are proud to announce that Chef Kwame Onwuachi—James Beard Award winner and the visionary behind NYC's acclaimed Tatiana—has joined Las' Lap Miami as our chef partner. Together, we're redefining modern Caribbean cuisine and hospitality.

The Opportunity

As Chef de Cuisine, you will lead the day-to-day kitchen operations, uphold our high standards for food, service, and execution, and mentor a talented team toward excellence. You'll work closely with a James Beard awarded chef and operations team to execute the restaurant's vision with precision, creativity, and leadership.

This role is ideal for a proven Chef de Cuisine or a high-performing Executive Sous Chef ready to take the next step.

What You'll Do

• Lead all aspects of kitchen operations for an a la carte, high-volume restaurant focused on vibrant share plates.
• Execute a set culinary vision while contributing to seasonal creativity once trust and standards are established.
• Build, train, and inspire a team of Sous Chefs, prep cooks, line cooks, and stewards.
• Uphold uncompromising standards of cleanliness, organization, prep efficiency, and recipe integrity.
• Manage scheduling, inventory, food and labor costs, and purchasing with precision and accountability.
• Enforce all health department regulations and internal food safety protocols.
• Organize and maintain kitchen systems: station maps, prep pars, order guides, labeling standards, and more.
• Champion a culture of urgency, clarity, consistency, and accountability.
• Taste, test, and quality check mise en place daily; lead structured pre-shift meetings and tastings.
• Communicate effectively with Front of House and BOH leadership to ensure seamless service execution.

Who You Are

• A natural leader: nurturing but unwavering, assertive, and inspiring by example.
• Highly organized, procedure-driven, and passionate about systems that create consistent excellence.
• Strong in fundamentals: knife skills, prep execution, ordering, scheduling, costing, and inventory.
• Calm and clear under pressure, with excellent communication skills across languages (bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred).
• Obsessed with cleanliness, organization, and maintaining the "illusion" of a flawless kitchen.
• Committed to developing cooks through teaching, coaching, and daily leadership.
• Passionate about flavor, culture, storytelling, and hospitality through food.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Sous Chef in a high-volume, high-standard kitchen.
• Strong working knowledge of food safety protocols (DOH standards) and best kitchen practices.
• Ability to coach and develop a team while holding high standards across all operations.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.
• Culinary degree is a plus, but experience and leadership ability are paramount.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary ($100, $120,000.00)

Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100, $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person