Chef de Cuisine at Davidson Hospitality Group in Miami Beach, Florida

Job Description:

Property Description



Newport Beachside Hotel, located in the sunny and vibrant Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, is seeking talented individuals to join our team! As a job applicant, you'll have the opportunity to work in a beachfront hotel that offers exceptional service and a tropical paradise experience to our guests. With positions available in front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage, spa, and more, there are abundant opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our hotel boasts stunning ocean views, modern amenities, and a lively atmosphere, creating an exciting work environment. As a member of the Newport Beachside Hotel team, you'll have the chance to provide exceptional service to our guests, work in a picturesque beachfront location, and be a part of a renowned hospitality brand. Join us in delivering unforgettable hospitality experiences and become a valued member of our team at Newport Beachside Hotel in Sunny Isles Beach, FL!



Overview



¡VIVA! Miami, crafted by the renowned Chef Ray Garcia, is a culinary destination set to redefine the dining experience in Sunny Isles Beach. Viva Miami will be located in the reimagined Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort, which will relaunch as The Sunny, Miami's new premier beachside retreat opening in late 2024.


We are looking for a Chef de Cuisine to lead our kitchen team, uphold our high standards and collaborate with our Executive Chef.



Responsibilities




Position Overview



As the Chef de Cuisine of Viva Miami, you will be responsible for the day to day operations of our kitchen and work closely with our Executive Chef, ensuring the highest standards of quality and creativity. Training and motivating the team to maintain peak performance will be a crucial aspect to your role, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for our guests.



Key Responsibilities

• Kitchen Management: Manage and supervise kitchen staff, including sous chefs, supervisors, line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers, to ensure smooth and efficient operations during service hours.


• Staff Training & Development: Train and mentor kitchen staff in proper cooking techniques, food safety procedures, and kitchen protocols to maintain a skilled and motivated team.


• Inventory Management: Manage ordering and inventory processes to ensure cost of goods sold are aligned with budgets.


• Food Preparation: Oversee the preparation and presentation of all dishes to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to recipe standards, while minimizing waste.


• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of food quality, freshness, and sanitation in compliance with health and safety regulations.


• Collaboration: Work closely with the team to ensure seamless coordination between the kitchen and dining room, including timely service and effective communication.

Qualifications




Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Cuisine or similar leadership role in a high-end restaurant or hotel.


• Familiar with cost control measures, ordering, vendor management, invoices, scheduling, hiring, performance management


• Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities: team focused, and people driven


• A deep passion for culinary arts and a strong understanding of diverse cuisines, particularly Latin and Miami-inspired flavors.


• Exceptional creativity and ability to craft innovative, visually stunning dishes.


• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a track record of developing and motivating kitchen teams.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.


• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits



Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.


In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Three Tiers of Medical Coverage


• Dental & Vision Coverage


• 24/7 Teledoc service


• Free Maintenance Medications


• Pet Insurance


• Hotel Discounts


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).


• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.


EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation


Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify. Apply Now