Chef de Cuisine- Playa Largo Resort & Spa

Playa Largo Autograph; Key Largo (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Playa Largo Autograph is seeking a capable line cook with supervisory experience in Key Largo, FL. You will plan, prep, and execute food production for menu items and specials, directing and training kitchen staff while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

Strong communication with guests and team members is essential; a high school diploma or equivalent is required, with culinary training preferred and a safe food handling certificate advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience as a line cook; supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers.
• High school graduate or equivalent; culinary training preferred.
• Safe food handling certificate.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as BEOs, safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials.
• Direct, train and monitor performance of kitchen staff.
• Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

Skills

Line cook experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training preferred

Job description

• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely.
• Establishes, maintains, and trains standards and procedures for operations and safe working conditions in the department.
• Hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Plan, prep, set up and provide quality service in all areas of food production for menu items and specials in the designated outlets in accordance with standards and plating guide specifications. Direct, train and monitor performance of kitchen staff. Maintain organization, cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience as a line cook; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• High school graduate or equivalent, certification of culinary training preferred.
• Safe food handling certificate.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as B.E.O.'s, safety rules, procedure manuals.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.