Breakfast Station Chef Daytime Hours plus Tip
About the Role
Eleven80 is hiring an experienced Breakfast Station Chef to join our breakfast and lunch team in South Tampa.
This is a hands-on kitchen position focused on prep, cooking, station setup, service, cleaning, and kitchen organization. Our menu combines classic breakfast and lunch items with Latin- and Caribbean-inspired flavors, including fresh-cracked eggs, breakfast sandwiches, potatoes, empanadas, rice, beans, plantains, seasoned proteins, sauces, and sandwiches.
We operate with a small team, so every person plays an important role. We are looking for someone who is dependable, punctual, organized, coachable, and able to work efficiently during busy service.
Schedule & Compensation
- Typical shift: 6:00 AM 2:30 PM
- Restaurant hours: 7:00 AM 2:00 PM
- Morning and daytime shifts
- Weekend availability required
- Hourly pay + shared tip pool
- Full-time team members have recently earned approximately $200 $300 per week in pooled tips, in addition to hourly pay. Tip earnings vary based on sales and hours worked and are not guaranteed.
Kitchen staff arrive before opening for prep and station setup and remain after closing for cleaning, restocking, and breakdown.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch items according to recipes and portion standards
- Cook eggs, breakfast sandwiches, potatoes, proteins, empanadas, rice, plantains, sandwiches, and other menu items
- Complete daily prep, including cutting, portioning, seasoning, labeling, and stocking
- Set up and maintain grill, fryer, sandwich, and prep stations
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and properly stocked throughout service
- Maintain food quality, consistency, and speed during busy periods
- Properly receive, rotate, label, and store food
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control standards
- Assist with dishwashing, cleaning, trash removal, and closing duties as needed
- Communicate prep needs, low inventory, equipment concerns, and service issues to management
- Support catering and larger prep projects when needed
Qualifications
- Previous restaurant kitchen experience required
- Breakfast, brunch, cafe, short-order, or line-cook experience strongly preferred
- Professional experience preparing Latin- or Caribbean-inspired cuisine strongly preferred
- Experience with foods such as empanadas, rice and beans, plantains, seasoned proteins, sofrito-based preparations, and Latin-style sauces is a strong plus
- Experience cooking eggs and working a griddle is highly preferred
- Ability to follow recipes, prep lists, portion standards, and kitchen procedures consistently
- Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation
- Ability to stay organized and productive in a fast-paced environment
- Reliable and punctual attendance
- Early morning and weekend availability
- Ability to perform the essential physical duties of the position, including prolonged standing and lifting up to 40 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation
Why Eleven80?
- Daytime schedule
- Additional income through the team tip pool
- Small, locally owned restaurant
- Opportunity to work with both traditional breakfast and Latin-inspired cuisine
- Opportunities for additional responsibility as the business grows