- Salary
- $120k – $130k
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Retail
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
CHEF DE CUISINE
Luxury Lifestyle Hotel • Florida • USD $120,000 - $130,000 + Bonus
Luxury Lifestyle Hotel • Florida • USD $120,000 - $130,000 + Bonus
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for a Chef de Cuisine for a luxury lifestyle hotel in Florida. This is a senior culinary leadership role with full accountability for the quality, consistency, and production of a signature restaurant kitchen. The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader with a passion for creativity, strong team development skills, and the commercial acumen to manage kitchen operations at the highest standard.
We are looking for a Chef de Cuisine for a luxury lifestyle hotel in Florida. This is a senior culinary leadership role with full accountability for the quality, consistency, and production of a signature restaurant kitchen. The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader with a passion for creativity, strong team development skills, and the commercial acumen to manage kitchen operations at the highest standard.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead all restaurant kitchen operations, ensuring consistently exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards
- Develop and execute creative menus, daily specials, and seasonal offerings that reflect the restaurant's identity
- Supervise and coordinate the kitchen team across all service periods, managing scheduling, training, and performance
- Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and correct storage standards at all times
- Manage food costing, inventory, purchasing, and production planning to meet budgeted goals
- Train and develop kitchen team members, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture
- Handle guest feedback on food quality and continually drive improvement in the dining experience
- Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and food handling regulations
WHAT YOU BRING
- Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Senior Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant environment
- Strong culinary skills with a creative approach to menu development and food presentation
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a kitchen brigade
- Solid financial acumen including food costing, budget management, and inventory control
- Excellent understanding of food safety standards and kitchen operations
- Degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or equivalent professional experience preferred
- Valid US work authorization required
WHAT'S OFFERED
- USD $120,000 - $130,000 per year plus bonus
- Comprehensive benefits package
Skills
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