Chef de Cuisine — Fine Dining Leader & Menu Innovator

Biltmore Hotel Limited; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biltmore Hotel Limited in Florida seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead and organize the restaurant kitchen, staff and back-of-house operations, ensuring top quality and consistency across all services. You will collaborate with the front-of-house manager and oversee food ordering, scheduling and equipment needs while aligning with BSOPs.

You will participate monthly in cooking classes at the Biltmore Culinary Academy and report to the Executive Chef.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required.
• Minimum of four years’ experience in fine dining hotel kitchens or free standing restaurants.
• Minimum of four years in a management role.
• Knowledge of multi-national cuisines and proper techniques and cooking skills for all line stations.
• Must speak, read, write and understand English.
• Strong numerical skills for cost and inventory.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Accurately execute meal periods – quality and consistency.
• Train all Culinary Staff in that department.
• Schedule all Culinary Staff in that department.
• Produce orders for the outlet.
• Order and requisition for all food products.
• Create recipes for execution by the staff.
• Upkeep recipes used.
• Monthly Food Inventories.
• Upkeep and overall cleanliness of the kitchens.
• Rotate of food and food products to maximize company profitability.
• Redo seasonal menu and adjust throughout the year.
• Cost restaurant menus with the F&B cost controller.
• Set a good positive example and work environment so the staff abides by safety, sanitation standards and practices applicable by the State of Florida Health Department.
• Track, document and ensure all kitchen staff have appropriate certifications and training according to the Biltmore Policies, State and Federal Laws.

Skills

Speak English fluently

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

The Biltmore Hotel Limited in Florida seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead and organize the restaurant kitchen, staff and back-of-house operations, ensuring top quality and consistency across all services. You will collaborate with the front-of-house manager and oversee food ordering, scheduling and equipment needs while aligning with BSOPs.

You will participate monthly in cooking classes at the Biltmore Culinary Academy and report to the Executive Chef.