Cook

Davidson Hospitality Group; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Dental & Vision Coverage

Job summary

Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club in Miami seeks a Lead Cook to lead a fast-paced kitchen, inspiring a team and delivering exceptional dining experiences under the guidance of the Executive Chef and Sous Chef.

You will develop new menu items, maintain consistent quality, and manage inventory and ordering. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in a lead cook role in a high-volume hotel kitchen with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree or certificate preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a lead cook or similar role in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Proficient in all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to manage inventory and ordering of ingredients.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cooks to prepare and present high-quality dishes.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef and Sous Chef to develop new menu items.
• Ensure consistent quality across all dishes and manage kitchen operations.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

Inventory mgmt

Food safety

Team supervision

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Property Description

Located in Mid-Beach, Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club is a 357-room oceanfront resort blending iconic Art Deco design with modern luxury. Part of Autograph Collection Hotels, the property offers a European Riviera-inspired experience infused with Miami’s vibrant energy.

With direct beach access, two resort-style pools, and elevated dining, the hotel fosters a culture of personalized hospitality where team members create memorable, meaningful guest experiences.

Overview

We're seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Cook to join our team! As a Lead Cook, you'll play an integral role in ensuring exceptional dining experiences for our guests. With a focus on quality, creativity, and innovation, you'll lead a team of talented cooks in preparing and presenting dishes that are both visually stunning and delicious. You'll work closely with our Executive Chef and Sous Chef to develop new menu items, ensure consistent quality across all dishes, and manage inventory and ordering of ingredients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary degree or certificate preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a lead cook or similar role in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team
• Proficient in all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to manage inventory and ordering of ingredients
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

Inkeeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

Salary Range

Starting from USD $0.00/Hr.