Sous Chef - Pierre's (Fine Dining Restaurant)
Cheeca Lodge and Spa
81801 Overseas Highway
Islamorada,
FL
33036
Job Description
Join Our Esteemed Culinary Team at Pierre's Restaurant in Islamorada, Florida Keys
Location: Pierre's Restaurant, Mile Marker 81.6, Islamorada, Florida Keys
About Pierre's Restaurant: Pierre's Restaurant, set against the stunning backdrop of the Florida Bay, is a culinary landmark in the heart of Islamorada. Known for its colonial-style architecture and a rich blend of cultural artifacts from Morocco, India, and Africa, Pierre's offers an unparalleled dining experience. Our guests enjoy French Fusion cuisine with global influences, making each visit a memorable journey through diverse culinary landscapes. At Pierre's, we embrace the beauty of our surroundings and the rich history of the Florida Keys while delivering exceptional service and world-class dining.
Job Summary: As a Sous Chef at Pierre's Restaurant, you will play a pivotal role in menu development and food preparation, contributing to our renowned dining experience. This position involves overseeing kitchen operations while collaborating with the management team to drive growth and excellence. We seek a culinary professional with outstanding leadership and communication skills, committed to upholding the highest standards in fine dining.
Key Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6+ years of culinary management experience in a fine dining or upscale hotel setting.
- A deep passion for hospitality and exceptional cuisine.
- Strong organizational and leadership abilities, with the capability to work effectively under pressure.
- Availability for extended work hours, demonstrating flexibility and motivation.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee and elevate culinary operations, ensuring a consistent and exceptional dining experience.
- Manage and guide kitchen staff, promoting excellence and creativity.
- Uphold stringent food quality and safety standards.
- Conduct comprehensive kitchen management, including scheduling, recruitment, training, and mentoring of staff.
- Ensure adherence to health regulations and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Expertise in a range of culinary styles, especially in blending international cuisines.
- Proven ability to thrive in high-volume, dynamic settings.
- Excellent team-building, communication, and organizational skills..
- Culinary degree or similar educational background is advantageous.
- Proficiency in English with strong reading, writing, and speaking skills.
- Flexible schedule with a commitment to reliable attendance.
Join Us: This full-time role offers the opportunity to be a part of a team that values culinary artistry and innovation at one of the most iconic dining destinations in the Florida Keys. If you are driven by the art of cooking and aspire to contribute to the legacy of Pierre's Restaurant, we invite you to apply.
Based on the description provided, here's a tailored job posting for a Food Runner position at Pierre's Restaurant, incorporating the unique aspects of the restaurant:
Benefits for Full-Time Employees:
- 401(k) with matching.
- AD&D insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Employee discounts.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health insurance and Health savings account.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Vision insurance.
Cheeca Lodge and Spa
WELCOME TO CHEECA
A Legendary Tropical Hideaway
Since 1946 the historic Cheeca Lodge & Spa has enchanted guests with world-class fishing, exceptional accommodations, and gracious hospitality. Come experience this lush oceanfront retreat, considered the premier luxury resort in the Florida Keys.
The Legend of Our Grand Florida Keys Hotel Resort
You've found it...the crown jewel of Islamorada Florida Keys hotels.
Hardy Keys pioneers called Conchs chose this very beach to carve out a tenacious living in the isolated beauty of the undiscovered Florida Keys. Here, they formed a Methodist congregation and built a two-room school house and a cemetery. Cheeca has preserved this Pioneer Cemetery, where members of the founding families of Islamorada are buried. You can explore it today; it is a designated historical site. The Angel with the Broken Wing watches over the grave of Etta Pinder, who died in 1914. Here lies the first footprint of Islamorada – "Purple Isle" in Spanish.
The early 1940's brought electricity and fresh water. Mrs. Clara Mae Downey from Olney, Maryland, opened the Olney Inn in 1946. She described this early bellwether of Cheeca as "different – rather comparable to the tropical estate of a gifted host." Clara's first guest was President Harry Truman, who cherished his time loafing around the pool and wondering amidst the resort's 22 quaint bungalows.
Fast horses, high society and a healthy dose of Keys vivacity marked the reign of the Twitchell Family in the 1960's. Cynthia, better known as "Chee," was an heiress to the A&P grocery chain and owner of a top thoroughbred racing farm. "We took my nickname, combined it with my husband Carl's, and came up with "Cheeca," she recalled. The Twitchells completely refurbished the property, adding the main lodge, the oceanfront villas, tennis courts, golf course and Cheeca's trademark wooden fishing pier. Chee raised miniature tarpon and her beloved seahorses in the aquariums throughout the resort. "Suzy the Seahorse" became Cheeca's mascot and logo, gracing the resort's menus, brochures, towels and linens.
Avid outdoorsman and Coca Cola magnate Carl Navarre purchased Cheeca Lodge in 1976, hosting his Fortune 500 friends in for sunny days of sportfishing and golf. Celebrities flocked to the hotel and famous guests were reeling in giant bonefish right off the resort's pier. The "Sportfishing Capital of the World" was born, seducing wealthy adventurers from around the world.
In 2005, Cheeca Lodge underwent over $30 million dollars in renovations, restoring the property and its surrounding grounds to their original grandeur, ensuring that we will be a cherished destination for generations to come. Following a fire on New Year's Eve 2008, the Main Lodge was completely rebuilt once again, with a fabulous open-air lobby, a spectacular oceanfront banquet room with panoramic views, and an exclusive indoor / outdoor lounge area for club members.
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