Chef de Cuisine, Lilac

DC Global Talent Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

DC Global Talent Inc. is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for a luxury lifestyle hotel in Florida. This senior culinary leadership role oversees the signature restaurant kitchen, ensuring exceptional quality, consistent service, and creative menu development.

You will lead the kitchen brigade, manage costs, enforce food safety, train staff, and drive guest delight while maintaining top standards and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven senior culinary leadership in luxury hotels or high-end restaurants.
• Strong menu development and food presentation skills.
• Solid financial acumen including cost, inventory, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all restaurant kitchen operations with focus on quality, consistency, and service.
• Develop and execute creative menus and seasonal offerings reflecting the restaurant identity.
• Supervise kitchen team across all service periods; manage scheduling, training, and performance.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and storage standards at all times.
• Manage food costing, inventory, purchasing, and production planning to meet budgets.
• Train and develop kitchen staff; foster a high-performance culture.
• Address guest feedback to continually improve dining experiences.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and handling regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost management

Team development

Food safety

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Hotel and restaurant management (optional)

Job description

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.

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
• Michelin restaurant experience is highly preferred
• 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

WHAT'S OFFERED

• USD $120,000 - $130,000 per year plus bonus