Executive Chef (Cruise Ships)

Hermes Recruitment; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Manager in Miami to oversee kitchen operations and staff. The role requires ensuring high-quality food production and exceptional guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates will possess a Hospitality Management degree, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service is important.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and operations for guest satisfaction.
• Implement and maintain food and hygiene standards.
• Control food costs and inventory management.

Skills

Problem Solving

Team Building

Customer Service

Education

Hospitality Management degree

Job description

Multiple Locations, Worldwide | Posted on 15/06/2025

Responsible for the consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine of the highest quality, presentation and flavour for the dining rooms, banquets and other food facilities, resulting in outstanding guest satisfaction. Additionally responsible for the smooth running of the kitchen and manage areas of profit, stock, wastage control, hygiene practices and training within the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Set up of written duty rosters for the kitchen staff
  
• Organizing, managing and motivating the kitchen employees
  
• Preparation and distribution of all daily meals including set up of the breakfast buffet according to the food manual
  
• Responsible for the implementation and maintaining of the company's standards in the food department
  
• Responsible for the implementation of a correct food schedule for the staff, according to the corporate staff food standard
  
• Responsible for all food and kitchen purchase orders in cooperation with the Hotel Manager
  
• Responsible for the food stores, adjusted to the number of guests
  
• Responsible for the correct handling and storing of all food stock, cleaning products and all equipment in the food department
  
• Responsible for impeccable cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness in the kitchen area
  
• Active cost controlling and maintaining food cost
  
• Responsible for correct monthly inventory of food stock as per the company's instructions
  
• Continuous training of all kitchen employees
  
• Responsible for the implementation of the correct appearance, as well as the standard of personal hygiene of the kitchen employees
  
• Active presence at official occasions and events
  
• A regular presence in the restaurant to obtain feedback from the guests by active communication
  

Requirements

• Fluently spoken English
• Hospitality Management degree
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Proven ability to effectively build and foster a team environment
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem solving/decision-making skills
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service