Chef de Cuisine

We are looking for a Chef de Cuisine to join the re-opening of the famed Delano Miami Beach.

Set to open its doors in 2025, Delano Miami Beach will fuse historic charm with contemporary luxury, reflecting a reimagined experience that pays homage to the original visionary concept. Comprising 170 rooms and distinct food and beverage concepts, the hotel will preserve its iconic walk-in pool and, in addition, unveil a new pool on an amenity deck, offering breathtaking views of the ocean. Delano Miami Beach will act as the brand’s flagship location, re-establishing Delano as a trailblazer in luxury lifestyle hospitality.  Ennismore, in partnership with Cain International (the owners of Delano Miami Beach as well as partner in the Delano brand), are currently undertaking a significant renovation and redevelopment of the iconic Delano hotel with an aim to open its doors again ahead of the 2025 winter high season.

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Execute and develop offerings in line with established set menus, ensuring alignment with the culinary vision and brand identity of Delano.
• Take responsibility for authentic Italian culinary techniques and ingredients where appropriate, maintaining the highest standards of quality and presentation.
• Oversee daily preparation, production, and execution of all dishes in collaboration with the Executive Chef and kitchen staff.
• Monitor inventory, control food costs, and manage supplier relationships to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations at all times.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate culinary team members to build a high-performing and motivated team.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and ensure all tools and appliances are in proper working order.
• Collaborate with restaurant management and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.
• Continuously seek opportunities to elevate the dining experience and incorporate guest feedback into menu development.
• Implement and enforce kitchen policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain operational excellence.
• Analyze kitchen performance metrics and make data-driven decisions to improve productivity and profitability.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability within the kitchen team.
• Any other reasonable duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
• We recognize we are in the hospitality industry and that may require us to provide lateral services.
• We will on occasion call for each individual in the team to on a routine basis perform various related tasks as needed in the spirit of providing exceptional guest service.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Culinary Arts degree or relevant Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary experience, including at least 3 years in a senior kitchen leadership role, preferably in a high-end or luxury dining environment
• Deep knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen operations, menu development, and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP)
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage food cost, labor cost, and inventory control
• Proven experience in leading, developing, and motivating diverse kitchen teams in high-pressure environments
• Familiarity with modern kitchen equipment and systems, including ordering and inventory software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to remain calm and organized during high-volume service periods and adapt quickly to dynamic operational needs
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods—typically 8 to 10-hour shifts
• Physically able to bend, reach, lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs as necessary
• Must demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a passion for culinary excellence
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations.
• Additional language ability preferred.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific department uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you by your supervisor.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.