NOW HIRING: HEAD CHEF – Caribbean-American Fusion
Location: Lionz Den Restaurant & Bar – Suffolk County, NY
Type: Full-Time | Competitive Salary | Equity/Bonus Potential
Are you a passionate chef with bold Caribbean roots and American kitchen experience? Lionz Den is a brand-new restaurant & nightlife destination where American comfort food meets Caribbean flavor – and we’re looking for a culinary leader to bring that vision to life! PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE CARIBBEAN FOOD EXPERINCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
️ What We’re Looking For:
Experienced Caribbean Chef (5+ years) with strong knowledge of Caribbean and American cuisine
Ability to design, cost, and execute a fusion-style menu
Leadership skills to build and manage a kitchen team from the ground up
Knowledge of health codes, food safety, and kitchen operations
Creative, reliable, and thrives in a fast-paced, fun environment
Comfortable being the face of the food and representing the brand
Develop and maintain a vibrant Caribbean-American fusion menu
Manage kitchen staff, inventory, ordering, and food costs
Ensure consistent quality, cleanliness, and plating standards
Work with ownership to create seasonal specials and event menus
Collaborate with front-of-house and bar team for seamless service
Support late-night bar menu planning (simple, fast-execute dishes)
Have prior experience opening a restaurant
Are ServSafe certified