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Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $68,400.00 - $94,200.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible

Job Description

Hilton Miami Blue Lagoon is a distinguished hospitality establishment located in Miami, Florida, known for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional service. As part of the globally recognized Hilton brand, the Miami Blue Lagoon hotel offers guests a luxurious and comfortable experience with a commitment to quality and excellence. The hotel features stunning lagoon views, modern amenities, and a welcoming environment that attracts both business travelers and vacationers alike. With a strong focus on guest satisfaction and high operational standards, Hilton Miami Blue Lagoon has established itself as a premier destination in the region, combining leisure and business facilities with outstanding... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school degree or equivalency
  • 6 to 7 years management experience in culinary food and beverage or related field
  • Extensive experience managing cooks and stewards
  • Knowledge of classical and current culinary trends
  • Ability to work under high stress and remain calm
  • Food sanitation certification required
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software
  • Creative and proactive mindset
  • Exceptional time management
  • Strong leadership capabilities
  • Self-motivated with a hands-on approach
  • Flexible availability including days nights holidays and weekends

Job Qualifications

  • High school degree or equivalency with Hotel college training preferred
  • 6 to 7 years management experience in the Culinary food and beverage or related field
  • Extensive experience in management of cooks and stewards
  • Extensive culinary knowledge in both classical and current culinary trends
  • Must follow all food and safety certifications ex food sanitation certificate
  • Diplomatic team player able
  • Excellent communication skills both written and oral
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office event management software and customer management platform
  • Creative and innovative as well as proactive and customer-oriented
  • Excellent time management
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • An aptitude for self-motivation
  • A can-do attitude and a hands-on approach

Job Duties

  • Provide guidance and direction to team members including setting performance standards and monitoring performance
  • Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead influence and encourage others
  • Advocate sound financial and business decision making
  • Demonstrate honesty and integrity lead by example
  • Encourage and build mutual trust respect and cooperation among team members
  • Ensure property policies are administered fairly and consistently
  • Review staffing levels to ensure guest service operational needs and financial objectives are met
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of team members engaged in food preparation
  • Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to team members
  • Develop and implement guidelines and control procedures for purchasing and receiving
  • Establish goals including performance goals budget goals team goals etc
  • Communicate the importance of safety procedures detailing procedure codes ensuring team member understanding of safety codes monitoring processes and procedures related to safety
  • Manage department controllable expenses including food cost supplies uniforms and equipment
  • Participate in the budgeting process for areas of responsibility
  • Provide direction for menu development
  • Monitor the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met
  • Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays
  • Recognize superior quality products presentations and flavor
  • Ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
  • Follow proper handling and right temperature of all food products
  • Ensure team members maintain required food handling and sanitation certifications
  • Maintain purchasing receiving and food storage standards
  • Improve service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs providing guidance feedback and individual coaching when needed
  • Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
  • Respond to and handles guest problems and complaints
  • Review comment cards guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement
  • Identify the developmental needs of others and coaching mentoring or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills
  • Train culinary team members on the fundamentals cooking and excellent plate presentations
  • Observe service behaviors of team members and provides feedback
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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