Mediterranean Chef de Cuisine – Luxury Hotel Lead

Palm House; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm House in Palm Beach, Florida, is seeking an accomplished Chef de Cuisine with extensive Mediterranean culinary experience to shape an exceptional dining program at our luxury boutique hotel.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will lead daily kitchen operations, mentor a talented team, and craft refined menus that honor Mediterranean traditions with contemporary presentation, quality ingredients, and thoughtful technique.

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on Mediterranean culinary experience in upscale or fine dining.
• Proven Chef de Cuisine or senior culinary leader in luxury hotel, resort, or fine dining restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of Mediterranean ingredients, seafood, live-fire cooking, and seasonal menu development.
• Excellent palate, polished presentation, and disciplined approach to quality.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations, ensuring flavor, presentation, timing, and consistency.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on seasonal menus and Mediterranean identity.
• Maintain strict ingredient selection, preparation, cooking, and plating standards.
• Train, mentor, and inspire a culinary team focused on craftsmanship.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, food costs, portion control, and waste reduction.
• Coordinate with front-of-house to deliver a seamless dining experience.
• Uphold food safety, sanitation, and kitchen organization standards.

Skills

Mediterranean cuisine

Leadership

Menu development

Job description

Palm House in Palm Beach, Florida, is seeking an accomplished Chef de Cuisine with extensive Mediterranean culinary experience to shape an exceptional dining program at our luxury boutique hotel.

Reporting to the Executive Chef, you will lead daily kitchen operations, mentor a talented team, and craft refined menus that honor Mediterranean traditions with contemporary presentation, quality ingredients, and thoughtful technique.