JWB Chef De Cuisine (Full time)

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereav.

401K Match

Dental & Vision Coverage

Job summary

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Florida seeks a dynamic JWB Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team with passion and precision. This role, reporting to the Executive Chef, oversees all kitchen operations, menu development, and food production for high-volume, fine dining experiences on the Broadwalk.

You will mentor cooks, manage food costs and labor, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver vibrant, memorable meals that reflect our tropical brand and

Qualifications

• 2+ years culinary leadership experience preferred.
• 5+ years progressive culinary experience in upscale dining.
• 2+ years experience in a high-end steakhouse or fine dining restaurant.
• College degree or culinary certification preferred.
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, and inventory controls.
• Ability to manage labor, expenses, and food costs effectively.
• Computer proficiency with restaurant management and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and refine menus, purchase ingredients, manage inventory and costs.
• Oversee kitchen operations, food preparation, and production.
• Supervise stewarding, cooks, and inventory distribution.
• Coordinate staffing and shift operations for high-volume service.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Lead and develop a large culinary team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Upscale dining

Fine dining

Guest communication

English fluency

Food cost control

Labor management

Inventory controls

Team leadership

Restaurant tech

Education

College degree / culinary certification

Tools

Restaurant mgmt systems

Computer proficiency

Job description

Property Description

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort presents an exciting opportunity for job applicants seeking a vibrant and dynamic hospitality career. Located on the iconic Hollywood Beach Broadwalk in Florida, our resort offers a laid-back, tropical paradise atmosphere with exceptional amenities and renowned guest service. As a team member, you will have the chance to work in a fun and energetic environment, providing personalized service to our valued guests. With opportunities for career advancement, ongoing training, and a supportive work culture, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is the perfect place to elevate your hospitality career. Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced JWB Chef de Cuisine to lead our culinary team with passion, precision, and innovation. This pivotal role works closely with the Executive Chef to oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including food preparation, production, pantry, storeroom, stewarding, and culinary personnel. The Chef de Cuisine provides hands-on leadership by supervising and developing the culinary team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment that consistently delivers exceptional fine dining experiences. Responsible for overseeing restaurant food production, this role ensures all dishes are prepared efficiently, meet brand standards, and exceed guest expectations for quality, consistency, and presentation. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused environment and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence while inspiring their team to succeed.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include planning and refining menus, purchasing and requisitioning ingredients, supplies, and equipment, while managing inventory, storage, and distribution to ensure product quality, freshness, and cost efficiency. The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for controlling labor, food costs, and waste through effective inventory management, portion control, and operational oversight. This position also coordinates staffing and shift operations to maintain seamless kitchen performance in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The Chef de Cuisine ensures compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations. This position supervises Stewarding to ensure the cleanliness and organization of kitchen facilities and equipment, supervises Cooks to ensure food quality, consistency, and adherence to preparation and presentation standards, and oversees team members responsible for the inventory, storage, and distribution of food, supplies, and equipment to support efficient kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years culinary leadership experience preferred
• 5+ years progressive culinary experience in upscale dining
• 2+ years experience in a high-end steakhouse or fine dining restaurant required
• College degree or culinary certification preferred
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and Team Members
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
• Strong understanding of food cost, labor management, and inventory controls
• Ability to manage labor, expenses, and food costs effectively
• Computer proficiency with restaurant management and inventory systems
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a large culinary team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

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.

In keeping 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 Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.