Location: Gainesville, FL - initially at Wyatt’s Coffee, transitioning to Resident Coffee's new flagship cafe in early 2025.

About Us:
Over the last 4 years Resident Coffee has become more than a coffee roastery– we are a community of professionals dedicated to showcasing the stories behind incredible coffees. With our flagship cafe set to open in Gainesville, we aim to extend this storytelling through a thoughtfully curated food program that matches the high standards and intentionality of our nationally recognized coffee.

Overview:
Our new flagship cafe will feature a full kitchen and coffee bar within a spacious 3,500-square-foot setting. We are looking for a visionary Head Chef to lead our food program, incorporating South & Central American influences and prioritizing locally grown ingredients. Our goal is to create dishes that not only complement our coffee but also reflect our commitment to quality.

This is a full time role that will require you to work Saturday and Sunday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Menu Development: Create a dynamic menu that highlights Latino culinary traditions, using locally sourced ingredients and healthier cooking methods.
• Transition Period at Wyatt’s Coffee: Begin your journey at Wyatt’s Coffee, our established cafe, to develop initial menu items and prep while the flagship cafe is being built. This incubation period allows for hands-on involvement in equipment design/placement and team/recipe development.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation, ensuring every dish aligns with our mission of excellence.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
• Sourcing: Establish relationships with local farmers and suppliers to source fresh, sustainable ingredients.
• Health and Safety: Ensure all kitchen operations comply with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a food professional, being open to different cultural influences.
• Strong understanding of ingredient sourcing, menu development, and kitchen management.
• Passion for sustainable and healthy cooking practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Creativity and vision to develop a unique and compelling menu that complements our coffee offerings.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Reflective of experience and expertise.
• Benefits: Health insurance contribution, paid time off, and a bag of coffee every month.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to shape a brand-new kitchen and food program from the ground up.
• Impact: Be part of a mission-driven company dedicated to storytelling through coffee and food.
• Supportive Environment: Work with a team of passionate coffee and food professionals in a collaborative and innovative setting.

How to Apply:
If you are a culinary visionary with a passion for quality, we invite you to apply for the Head Chef position at Resident Coffee. Send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and vision for our food program to gabe@resident.coffee

Join us in creating a space that feels like home, where each dish tells a story as compelling as our coffee. 

We're excited to get to know you!