Chef De Cuisine - Join the Team!

Highgate Hotels is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company renowned for its innovative approach and dominant presence in key U.S. gateway markets such as New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco, and Honolulu. The company is rapidly expanding its footprint internationally with properties in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's impressive portfolio boasts an aggregate asset value exceeding $20 billion and generates over $5 billion in cumulative revenues. This expansive portfolio is supported by a team of experienced hospitality leaders who provide unparalleled expertise throughout all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development to recapitalization and disposition. Highgate stands out in the hospitality industry by developing bespoke hotel brands and utilizing advanced, proprietary revenue management tools that anticipate market trends and drive optimal asset performance. Its executive team is composed of some of the most seasoned professionals in hotel management, making Highgate a trusted partner among top ownership groups and major hotel brands alike. With corporate offices strategically located in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle, Highgate maintains a global reach and a strong commitment to excellence. At the vibrant TradeWinds Island Resorts located on the beautiful Gulf Coast of St. Pete Beach, Florida, the Chef De Cuisine role embodies the perfect mix of culinary expertise and leadership within a tropical beachfront paradise. Known for its two destination resorts just steps apart on one of the top-ranked U.S. beaches, TradeWinds delivers memorable guest experiences ranging from family fun to romantic retreats and group getaways. The resort has been recognized as a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace for seven consecutive years, reflecting its dedication to creating a positive and rewarding work environment. The Chef De Cuisine at TradeWinds Resort plays a critical role in ensuring meal quality, consistency, visual appeal, taste, and cost control across all kitchen operations. This dynamic position involves training kitchen staff, maintaining corporate quality standards, enforcing food specifications, monitoring portion control, and driving compliance with sanitation and health regulations. The chef is instrumental in managing food and labor costs, coordinating daily kitchen activities, responding promptly to guest feedback, and ensuring smooth communication among food and beverage managers. This full-time, yearly salaried position requires the chef to oversee all facets of food production, including hot and cold food preparation, bakery outputs, and cafeteria operations. The Chef De Cuisine collaborates closely with the Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage to create innovative menus and implement corporate promotions. Attention to detail is paramount as this role involves regular review of food quality, proper food storage, sanitation compliance, and accurate preparation of reports related to payroll, revenue, and food costs. The position demands a professional committed to maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence, team performance, and guest satisfaction, all within the lively and scenic environment of TradeWinds Island Resorts.

• At least high school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a professional kitchen setting
• Culinary degree or certification preferred
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in food service
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle guest complaints professionally and promptly
• Commitment to quality and consistency in food production
• Ability to train and develop kitchen staff
• Familiarity with inventory and cost control procedures