Cook I - Fine Dining Restaurant- Calusso

Pier Sixty Six; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Complimentary meals

Complimentary room nights

Paid time off

Job summary

Pier Sixty-Six Resort in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a seasoned Fine Dining Calusso - Cook I to join our culinary team. Reporting to the Sous Chef, you will deliver refined Mediterranean dishes and uphold service excellence in a high-end dining environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, meticulous technique, and station readiness, with attention to temperatures, logs, and guest satisfaction. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies this opportunity.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related work experience in fine dining or similar culinary settings preferred.
• A degree from a technical, trade, or vocational school in culinary arts is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships to support the team.
• Prepare refined dishes infusing traditional flavors with modern techniques.
• Regulate oven, broiler, grill, and roaster temperatures.
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and garnish.
• Maintain detailed food logs and monitor quality and quantity.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Team collaboration

Service excellence

Education

Culinary arts degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

South Florida’s beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort, returned to Fort Lauderdale. From the famed superyacht marina to the iconic spires of the rotating Pier-Top lounge, a new world of elevated experiences is set to unfold around it. The lush 32-acre waterfront enclave is home to the extraordinary luxury resort hosting 325 guest rooms, suites, and villas, plus an exclusive collection of 91 Private Resort Residences, 12 restaurants and lounges, a luxurious spa, curated pool options, and a waterfront promenade with retail and dining. Every space is impeccably designed to both inspire and relax. All are met with exceptional service and refined touches, resulting in extraordinary experiences. The Resort assembles over 600 diverse and talented Team Members to bring Pier Sixty-Six to life and create a new legacy by providing memorable experiences and stellar service to our guests and residents. We aspire to create a caring culture for our team, with state-of-the-art facilities, a first-class employee dining room, and, most importantly, a focus on you as an individual, including your welfare and well-being. Pier Sixty-Six invites dedicated, energetic, and polished hospitality enthusiasts eager for growth and stardom to join our team and enjoy highly competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that honors and respects you.

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a seasoned Fine Dining Calusso - Cook I to join our team at Pier Sixty-Six Resort! In this pivotal role, you will be an essential part of a team dedicated to delivering distinctively different and authentic Mediterranean culinary experiences to our guests.

Reporting directly to the Sous Chef, your role will be to provide outstanding service within our fine dining restaurant. This position is ideal for someone with a deep passion for refined culinary techniques and a commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, supporting the team to achieve common goals.
• Prepare refined dishes infusing traditional flavors and ingredients with modern techniques.
• Regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Thaw food properly by pulling it from freezer storage to refrigerate.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnish of dishes.
• Maintain detailed food logs, monitoring the quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Actively communicate during busy periods to facilitate assistance as needed.
• Perform additional task reuested by supervisors

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating, and coaching employees; serve as a role model.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Anticipate and address guests’ service needs; communicate clearly and professionally.
• Support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards related to Fine Dining.
• Capable of standing, sitting, or walking for an extended period; performing physical activities such as reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Performs other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of related work experience in fine dining or similar culinary settings preferred.
• A degree from a technical, trade, or vocational school in culinary arts is highly preferred.

As a valued member of the CoralTree team, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time off/sick time
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match
• Complimentary team member meals
• Complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality managed properties

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, building vibrant communities, and shaping the future of travel and hospitality. #piersixtysixresort