Lead Cook - Luxury Hotel Kitchen Leader

Sierra Lodgings; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Caribe Royale Orlando is seeking a Lead Cook to support the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine. You will guide and train associates, oversee daily kitchen operations, and ensure top-quality food production while maintaining safety and cleanliness in a high-demand resort environment.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong restaurant operations background, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. A food handling certification must be earned within the first 90 days.

Qualifications

• Requires supervisory or leadership experience in a four-diamond resort.
• Strong background in restaurant operations.
• Outstanding guest services skills, professional presentation and sophisticated communication.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Food handling certification must be completed within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates daily tasks with the Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, and/or Sous Chef.
• Oversees daily food preparation and duties to meet hotel quality standards.
• Estimate daily production while upholding food safety and quality.
• Ensure production, preparation, and presentation of food meet highest quality.
• Maintain guest satisfaction, manage costs, and uphold sanitation standards.
• Mentor and train associates; maintain communication among staff.
• Ensure proper handling of food items and temperature control.

Skills

Leadership experience

Restaurant operations

Guest service

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

Caribe Royale Orlando is seeking a Lead Cook to support the Sous Chef and Chef de Cuisine. You will guide and train associates, oversee daily kitchen operations, and ensure top-quality food production while maintaining safety and cleanliness in a high-demand resort environment.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong restaurant operations background, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. A food handling certification must be earned within the first 90 days.