Chef de Cuisine
About The Position
The Chef de Cuisine of Grapefruit Basil, Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort and Spa is a truly dynamic position giving an exceptional candidate a truly unique opportunity, to, lead a sizable and varied team, and operate a nationally renowned Lifestyle brand Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort and Spa. The focus will be on two ownable meal: An energetic Brunch a dynamic dinner anchored by an all-day high energy bar, cutting-edge casual dining. Supervision of the kitchen staff: setting a team-oriented work environment, ensuring overall food quality meets Tommy Bahama brand standards, creating a safe and sanitary work environment and effectively communicating with FOH.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a senior culinary leadership role with strong operational results
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience leading in a high-volume, upscale dining environment
- Passion for culinary trends, food presentation, training, and team development
- Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to inspire and lead a large and diverse team in a fast-paced setting
- Commitment to delivering outstanding hospitality and guest satisfaction
- Flexible schedule including weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Professional appearance and polished communication skills
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and move throughout kitchen and restaurant areas
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop the culinary team in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Ensure all food quality, presentation, and execution consistently meet Tommy Bahama brand standards
- Partner closely with FOH leadership to create exceptional guest experiences and strong communication between teams
- Drive continuous improvement with a strong focus on training, coaching, and developing future culinary talent
- Manage food cost, labor, ordering, inventory, and overall kitchen financial performance to achieve budget goals
- Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary kitchen environment in compliance with all health and safety standards
- Foster a culture rooted in professionalism, integrity, accountability, and teamwork
- Lead by example with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and solution-oriented mindset
- Support menu execution, operational efficiency, and innovation aligned with the Tommy Bahama lifestyle brand
- Oversee culinary operations for restaurant outlets, banquets, in-room dining, and special events as needed
- Lead daily culinary line-ups to communicate priorities, VIP guests, events, and service expectations
- Collaborate on seasonal menu development, activations, and specialty dining experiences
- Conduct regular coaching, feedback, and development conversations with culinary team members
- Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and respect
- Support succession planning and identify future culinary leaders within the team
- Interact with guests when appropriate to enhance the dining experience and professionally resolve concerns
- Manage vendor relationships, receiving, inventory controls, and purchasing processes
- Support forecasting, budgeting, and monthly financial reviews with resort leadership
- Ensure compliance with HACCP standards, allergy awareness, workplace safety practices, and all local health regulations
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen environment at all times
- Stay current on culinary trends, sustainability initiatives, and evolving guest preferences
- Curate memorable culinary experiences that reflect the Tommy Bahama lifestyle and resort culture
Benefits
- Salary: $90,000–$100,000/year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
