What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Sous Chef - Pierre's position at Cheeca Lodge & Spa?
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Job Summary : Join our culinary team at Cheeca Lodge & Spa, a culinary haven recently lauded by Florida Trend Magazine as one of "Florida's Best Places To Dine." As Executive Sous Chef, you will be instrumental in menu creation and food preparation, managing our diverse and acclaimed dining outlets. This role combines overseeing daily kitchen operations with working alongside the management team to enhance sales and business growth. We seek a professional with strong communication, leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining the highest culinary standards.
Key Qualifications :
- At least 6 years of culinary management experience in a fine dining or upscale hotel setting.
- Passion for hospitality and fine cuisine, with initiative and dedication.
- Ability to work under pressure, demonstrating strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Flexibility, motivation, and availability for extended work hours as needed.
Primary Responsibilities :
Desired Skills and Experience :
Benefits Include :
This full-time role demands physical and mental resilience to meet the challenges of a dynamic kitchen. We offer an opportunity to be part of a team that values culinary artistry and innovation in one of the most celebrated hospitality destinations in the Florida Keys.
To oversee and assist in directing the Culinary department in order to exceed guests and The New York Palace expectations, enhance brand image and maximize short - long term profitability
To assist in setting direction and provide strategic oversight of the Culinary department within the Food - Beverage Division to achieve consistently high levels of service; provide creative and innovative products; build strong relationships with guests, team members and financial success.
Core Job Responsibilities
To contribute to the direction and provide inspirational leadership with the teams in the Culinary department in order to maximize individual and team potential and develop future capability
To guide and inspire exceptional team performance - mentor managers, supervisors - team members in the Culinary department
To build team capability, knowledge and resources to meet short and long term business objectives
Mentor, train and coach team members, oversee new hires and track team training
Manage operational coverage, work load and resource distribution within and across teams
Interviewing, hiring and succession planning of staff : manage vacation, payroll and other
Monitor and evaluate team performance
Oversee the efforts to ensure service standards are consistently met and exceeded.
To support strategic planning - long term development operational, financial and service goals of the Culinary department
Enhance services and standards for the Culinary department
Accountability for day to day P-L in the Culinary department
Instrumental in attracting and retaining loyal guests through close working relations with Sales - Marketing
Anticipate future guest trends and align services offered in the Culinary department
To act as a key spokesperson for the Culinary department in order to achieve Hotel vision - build and enhance positive brand imagewith internal and external guests
Develop innovative solutions to enhance communication of guest - service information
Trouble shooting in complex service situations
To oversee the facilitation of the Guest experience to create a seamless journey to exceed the expectation of a luxury hotel
Plan and prepare with team to coordinate unique requirements, to meet the guests needs, pace and degree of personalization
Identify, customize and deliver individual guest requirements.
Ensure delivery of the guest experienceInteract with guests; engaging with guests to ensure guest delight
Oversee, build and nurture strong relationships with guests and team members
Promote the building of strong relationships with guests and team members through sincere communication and demonstrating a genuine desire to serve
Maintain contact with loyal guests and win disengaged guests back
