Chef de Cuisine

Tampa, Florida

$120,000–$130,000 Per Year
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6 days ago

Job Description

CHEF DE CUISINELuxury Lifestyle Hotel • Florida • USD $120,000 - $130,000 + Bonus

ABOUT THE ROLEWe are looking for a Chef de Cuisine for a luxury lifestyle hotel in Florida. This is a senior culinary leadership role with full accountability for the quality, consistency, and production of a signature restaurant kitchen. The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader with a passion for creativity, strong team development skills, and the commercial acumen to manage kitchen operations at the highest standard.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead all restaurant kitchen operations, ensuring consistently exceptional food quality, presentation, and service standards
Develop and execute creative menus, daily specials, and seasonal offerings that reflect the restaurant's identity
Supervise and coordinate the kitchen team across all service periods, managing scheduling, training, and performance
Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and correct storage standards at all times
Manage food costing, inventory, purchasing, and production planning to meet budgeted goals
Train and develop kitchen team members, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture
Handle guest feedback on food quality and continually drive improvement in the dining experience
Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and food handling regulations

WHAT YOU BRING

Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Senior Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant environment
Michelin restaurant experience is highly preferred
Strong culinary skills with a creative approach to menu development and food presentation
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a kitchen brigade
Solid financial acumen including food costing, budget management, and inventory control
Excellent understanding of food safety standards and kitchen operations
Degree in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or equivalent professional experience preferred
Valid US work authorization required

WHAT'S OFFERED

USD $120,000 - $130,000 per year plus bonus
Comprehensive benefits package

Numbers & Facts

Location	Tampa, Florida
Salary	$120,000–$130,000 Per Year

Skills

Budget Managementunmatched
Business Skillsunmatched
Cook Dishesunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Food Preparationunmatched
Food Presentationunmatched
Food Qualityunmatched
Food Safetyunmatched
Hotel Managementunmatched
Inventory Costingunmatched
Inventory Managementunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Menu Developmentunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Procurement Planningunmatched
Production Planningunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Restaurantunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched

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