Chef
Location:, Alachua, Florida
FFL_704125 DSR - Support
Date Posted: 08/04/2026
For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.
Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.
We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.
The purpose of the chef position is to promote Ben E. Keith products by advising restaurant owners regarding the preparation and presentation of menu items. This position requires the ability to communicate clearly with restaurant owners and kitchen personnel. The Chef will work with customers on menu items. • Work with customers on menu items • Promote Ben E. Keith products • Communicate with restaurants and kitchen personnel
Job Qualifications
• 8-10 years of experience in the restaurant industry with a minimum of 3 years as head chef at a full-service restaurant. • Preferred 5 years of experience as head Chef or Executive Chef. • Good computer skills, with ability to use standard Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel • Ability to prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards and food preparation check list. • Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others • Must be able to work on their feet for long periods of time • Must be able to reach overhead, bend at the knees, twist at the waist, pull and stoop • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment under stressful conditions • Must have a well-developed senses of taste and smell and the ability to recognize subtle nuances in flavor • Ability to manage workers, delegate responsibility and work closely with others • Degree in culinary, restaurant management or business, preferred. Also acceptable is certificate from an accredited apprenticeship program, certification as a Master Chef, Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine, or equivalent experience.
Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- 401K with matching contribution
- Educational Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Employee Credit Union
We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.
Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor