Chef de Cuisine

Goodwin Recruiting; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a talented Fine Dining Chef to lead culinary execution for a premier luxury private club in Miami Beach. You will oversee daily operations, craft sophisticated seasonal menus, and ensure exceptional quality, presentation, and service.

You will train and mentor the culinary team, manage food costs, sourcing, and inventory, and work closely with club leadership to deliver an unparalleled member experience during events and dinner service.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in fine dining and luxury hospitality.
• Experience leading culinary teams.
• Strong food cost, purchasing, inventory, and labor management.
• Excellent presentation and attention to detail.
• Food safety standards knowledge.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations for the fine dining restaurant and events.
• Create sophisticated, seasonal menus for club members.
• Maintain high standards for quality, flavor, and presentation.
• Train, mentor, and develop the culinary team.
• Manage food costs, purchasing, inventory, and waste.
• Source quality purveyors and ensure proper product sourcing.
• Ensure sanitation, organization, and food safety.
• Collaborate with Club leadership and F&B teams to deliver member experiences.
• Maintain hands-on presence during service.
• Participate in member events and private functions.
• Manage kitchen staffing, prep, and service execution.
• Refine menus, techniques, and culinary standards.

Skills

Fine dining

Leadership

Menu development

Cost control

Food safety

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Fine Dining Chef – Luxury Private Club

Position Overview

Seeking a talented Fine Dining Chef to lead culinary execution for a premier luxury private club. This chef will be responsible for delivering an elevated dining experience through exceptional cuisine, refined presentation, quality ingredients, and consistent execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations for the fine dining restaurant and special events.
• Create and execute sophisticated, seasonal menus that appeal to discerning club members.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, flavor, presentation, and consistency.
• Lead, train, mentor, and develop the culinary team.
• Manage food costs, purchasing, inventory, recipes, and waste.
• Build relationships with quality purveyors and ensure proper product sourcing.
• Maintain the highest standards of sanitation, organization, and food safety.
• Work closely with Club leadership and the Food & Beverage team to deliver an exceptional member experience.
• Remain hands‑on and highly visible during service.
• Participate in member events, wine dinners, private functions, and culinary programming.
• Manage kitchen staffing, prep, organization, and service execution.
• Continually refine menus, techniques, presentation, and culinary standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in fine dining, luxury hospitality, upscale restaurants, resorts, or private clubs.
• Proven experience leading and developing culinary teams.
• Strong classical and contemporary culinary skills.
• Excellent understanding of food cost, purchasing, inventory, and labor management.
• Exceptional attention to detail and presentation.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a high-expectation, service-oriented environment.
• Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred.
• ServSafe certification preferred.

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