Executive Chef - Miami, FL

Arlo Hotels is an independent lifestyle hotel brand known for its unique and vibrant approach to hospitality. With a reputation for delivering exceptional guest experiences, Arlo Hotels blends art, culture, and design to create welcoming and inspiring environments for travelers and locals alike. The brand has cultivated a distinct identity through its focus on community engagement, world-class service, and innovative spaces that reflect the energy and creativity of their surroundings. Arlo Hotels offers a modern, boutique-style stay that appeals to discerning guests who seek more than just a place to rest—they crave a connection to the city’s cultural heartbeat. The company is expanding its portfolio with new properties in exciting neighborhoods, including the Wynwood district in Miami, which is famous for its colorful murals, thriving art scene, and energetic nightlife. This makes Arlo Hotels a trendsetter and key player in the hospitality industry, especially valued for its ability to merge art with service excellence. Located in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood district, Arlo Wynwood is the latest property set to redefine the urban hospitality experience. With 217 rooms spread over nine floors, this hotel boasts a range of amenities designed to delight guests, including a rooftop pool with an outdoor bar, a lobby lounge, retail spaces, and multiple bars and restaurants. The hotel’s design aesthetic heavily features the vibrant street art that Wynwood is known for, with creative collaborations that celebrate local artists, creating a sense of place and community interaction. Arlo Hotels is actively seeking a seasoned Executive Chef to lead its culinary operations at Arlo Wynwood. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate culinary professional who is driven by purpose and innovation and adept at managing teams in high-volume, upscale environments. The Executive Chef will oversee all food outlets within the hotel, including the restaurant, lobby bar, rooftop, banquets, and the general store, ensuring that all culinary offerings meet the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction. Key responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, maintaining food and labor costs, training and mentoring staff, and communicating effectively with hotel management and suppliers to optimize procurement and pricing. The role demands a visionary leader who can inspire a team, uphold an excellent guest experience, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations. This position requires extensive experience in upscale restaurant or hotel kitchen management, strong knife and butchery skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and thorough knowledge of Florida Department of Health codes. The Executive Chef will be instrumental in curating a menu that reflects seasonal and local influences while maintaining cost efficiencies. This role offers a chance to contribute creatively to a dynamic hospitality brand within one of Miami’s most vibrant cultural districts, providing a rewarding career with the chance to work alongside a passionate and innovative team.

• Must have 15 years + cooking/management experience in a high-volume restaurant or hotel kitchen
• must have 5 years + of Executive Chef or comparable management experience in up-scale restaurant and/or hotel
• must be proficient in the English language (both speaking and writing)
• must be able to lift 50 lbs
• must be able to stay on your feet for 8 hours plus