Executive Chef - Luxury Hotel & Culinary Leader

Highgate Hotels L.P.; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Elser Hotel & Residences in Downtown Miami, managed by Highgate Hotels, seeks an Executive Chef to ensure meals meet quality, consistency, eye appeal, and cost controls. You will train staff, enforce food specifications, and uphold sanitation standards.

You will control food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction, collaborate with F&B managers, and oversee daily kitchen operations, including menu development and compliance with SOPs.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of related progressive experience; or a culinary graduate with at least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field.
• Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.
• Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.
• Coordinate and monitor all phases of Loss Prevention in kitchen areas.
• Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Monitor quality of all food product and presentation.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Staff Training

Food Cost Control

F&B Knowledge

Communication

Education

Culinary graduate

Job description

The Elser Hotel & Residences in Downtown Miami, managed by Highgate Hotels, seeks an Executive Chef to ensure meals meet quality, consistency, eye appeal, and cost controls. You will train staff, enforce food specifications, and uphold sanitation standards.

You will control food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction, collaborate with F&B managers, and oversee daily kitchen operations, including menu development and compliance with SOPs.