Job Description
Executive Chef at Cheeca Lodge & Spa: Lead Our Culinary Excellence
Join Our Culinary Leadership Team: Cheeca Lodge & Spa, a premier luxury resort in Islamorada, FL, seeks an innovative and organized Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team. This role requires a strong leader with a passion for culinary excellence, team empowerment, and guest satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities:
Vision and Strategy:
- Collaborate with the Director of F&B to design menus to control costs, maximize profits, and provide unique culinary experiences.
- Establish the resort restaurant’s competitive market position.
- Analyze monthly performance, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
- Act as an ambassador for Cheeca, participating in special events and maintaining a high profile.
- Stay current with industry trends and implement beneficial suggestions.
- Attend meetings and training courses to continually improve professional skills.
- Enforce the highest standards of safety, sanitation, hygiene, and food preparation according to State Board of Health.
Guest Management:
- Ensure guest satisfaction with high-quality and beautifully presented menu items.
- Regularly engage with dining patrons and review guest feedback.
- Train wait staff on menu details.
Staff Management:
- Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and manage kitchen staff following resort policies.
- Conduct disciplinary actions and team briefings.
- Coach staff to reinforce positive behavior and improve performance.
- Conduct performance evaluations and develop staff improvement plans.
- Maintain a productive relationship with Human Resources.
Culinary Management/Production:
- Supervise food production to meet cultural and core standards.
- Coordinate with the sales department for upcoming events.
- Ensure proper preparation, presentation, and sanitation of all food items.
- Manage kitchen mise en place and effective purchasing of quality produce.
- Ensure accurate delivery and storage of fresh food, dry goods, and cleaning materials.
Financial Management:
- Control labor and operating expenses through effective scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Maintain quality and portion consistency; monitor food shipments to meet purchasing specifications.
- Train staff on the economic impact of portion controls and proper food preparation.
Other Duties:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High school diploma and culinary degree required; college degree preferred.
- Proven experience in a 5-star/5-diamond establishment.
- Strong leadership experience.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- In-depth knowledge of culinary trends, techniques, and business management.
Benefits Include:
- Bass Pro Shops 50% Discount Card
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Dental, health, and vision insurance.
- Employee discounts.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
Why Join Cheeca Lodge & Spa: As an Executive Chef at Cheeca Lodge & Spa, you will lead a talented team in a renowned luxury setting. This role offers the opportunity to innovate and elevate our culinary offerings while fostering a collaborative and high-performance kitchen environment. Join us to create exceptional dining experiences and drive culinary excellence.
Source: Northwood Hospitality