Company description

The Village Music Café is a unique, community-driven live music venue and café located in Wellington, Florida. We bring together great food, live performances, and a welcoming atmosphere where locals gather to connect, unwind, and experience something special.

More than just a café, we’re part of a larger music center that includes a music school, retail shop, and performance space -creating a vibrant, creative hub for the community. Our kitchen plays an important role in that experience, offering a thoughtful, approachable menu that complements the energy of our live events.

We’re a small but growing team that values creativity, collaboration, and a positive work environment. This is a place where new ideas are welcomed, and where team members have the opportunity to make a real impact on both the menu and the overall guest experience.

Job description

Join Our Creative Kitchen
Village Music Café in Wellington, FL is looking for a motivated, creative cook or sous chef ready to step into a leadership role in a unique live music environment.

This is not a typical restaurant job.

We’re a community-driven music venue and café where food, creativity, and live performance come together—and we’re looking for someone who wants to help shape the kitchen while building on an existing menu.

What You’ll Do
· Execute and maintain our current café-style menu (consistency + quality)

· Bring fresh ideas: specials, new dishes, and seasonal updates

· Help streamline kitchen operations and prep systems

· Take ownership of kitchen organization, cleanliness, and food standards

· Collaborate with ownership on menu evolution and event-based offerings

What Makes This Role Different
· Creative input is encouraged (your ideas will actually be used)

· Live music atmosphere—fun, community-focused environment

· Opportunity to grow into a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager role

· Less rigid than traditional restaurant kitchens

Compensation
· Starting at $22/hour

Who You Are
· 1–3+ years kitchen experience (line cook, prep cook, or sous chef)

· Passionate about food and open to creativity

· Organized, reliable, and able to take initiative

· Looking to grow into a leadership role (not just clock in/out)

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

no deadline