Executive Chef

The Executive Chef is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and operation of the Culinary Department at Pullman Miami Hotel. This position oversees all culinary operations across the hotel, including Tavolo Restaurant, Bar food operations, Coffee Club, and Banquet functions, while ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, service, sanitation, safety, and financial performance. The Executive Chef serves as the culinary leader of the hotel and is responsible for creating an exceptional dining experience for guests while developing and leading a high-performing culinary team.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for all culinary operations within the hotel; oversee food production and culinary standards for all outlets; establish and maintain culinary standards, recipes, preparation methods, plating standards, and production procedures; develop, review, and maintain menus for all hotel outlets and banquet operations; provide culinary leadership for all banquet and catering functions; manage food costs and culinary expenses; recruit, train, coach, develop, and retain culinary team members; ensure strict compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary experience; previous experience in an Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or comparable culinary leadership position mandatory; bilingual English / Spanish mandatory; strong knowledge of restaurant, banquet, and high-volume food production operations; demonstrated experience with menu development, recipe costing, food cost management, inventory, and purchasing; strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple outlets and competing priorities in a fast-paced hotel environment; knowledge of food safety and sanitation requirements; ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Benefits

Full benefit plans; 401k with company match; lucrative bonus programs