Executive Chef

Arlo Hotels an independent lifestyle hotel is now actively seeking a dynamic Executive Chef.  Are you someone who is passionate about people, driven by purpose, and clever in your approach? If so keep on reading!! Here at Arlo we strive to create a sense of awe that leaves those we touch wanting more”….. 

Known for its colorful murals, art deco, hip vibe and Miami’s best nightlife scene, Wynwood is the city’s most vibrant district and is home to Arlo Wynwood.

Hopeful street artists come from near and far to tag their names on the walls of Wynwood; to stand alongside some of the world’s best-known street artists. The surrounding streets of Wynwood feature warehouses that have been converted to art galleries, restaurants, late-night bars, artisan shops, and boutique clothing stores. Just 20 minutes from South Beach, Wynwood offers the ideal Miami urban escape.

Launching its fifth hotel in the portfolio, Arlo continues to break ground, literally and figuratively, with the first hotel in the Wynwood district. The 217-room property, located at 2217 NW Miami Court, opened in November 2022. The hotel consists of 9 floors including a Penthouse suite, a spectacular rooftop pool with an outdoor bar, lounge chairs and four cabanas serving 360 views. The ground floor consists of a lobby lounge, retail shelves, grab and go bodega, as well as full-serviced counter lobby bar and restaurant with indoor/outdoor seating. The 3rd floor hosts to an outdoor courtyard with a bar and “beer garden”, a gallery space that converts into two flex spaces, interior bar with lounge spaces, a fitness room, exterior yoga deck, and a hospitality suite.

To bring the art vibes of Wynwood to the property, Arlo Wynwood has interior artwork in collaboration with Indie Walls (an art curator of new and upcoming local artists) and an exterior façade featuring graffiti and artwork by local Miami-based artists.

The Executive Chef is in charge of all food outlets including Restaurant, Lobby Bar, Roof Top, Banquets and the General Store.  It is their responsibility to ensure the entire culinary team is meeting the cleanliness, food quality, labor and food cost standards.

RESONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES:

• Always treat guests with courtesy and respect in a variety of situations
• Honesty & Integrity
• Oversee & Responsible for overall kitchen operations.
• Delivers outstanding service and creates memorable experiences.
• Coordinates and multi-tasks job duties in an active environment

SPECIFIC DUTIES

• Daily Communication of concerns, issues and ideas with General Manager and Hotel Manager.
• Oversee all aspects of scheduling
• Oversee all aspects of ordering
• Oversee all aspects of kitchen payroll
• Continually speak with purveyors to get best price possible for best quality ingredients
• Overseeing expediting of all services during their shift
• Taste all prep for all services while on duty and ensure consistent standard are upheld
• Set and maintain labor par levels with General Manager.
• Establish training schedule for new cooks and Chefs
• Maintain food cost of all culinary operations to company standards.
• Maintain labor cost of all culinary operations to company standards
• Inspire and set positive tone in the kitchen.
• Continually coach, train and mentor all cooks and Sous Chefs
• Perform employee evaluations of kitchen team members
• Assist General Manager in Sales Forecast, Labor and Food Cost Budgeting
• Inspire and set positive tone for the entire house
• Responsible for the image of the restaurant at public events
• Responsible for maintaining a Florida Health Department ‘A’ Level Facility
• Ensure menu items maintain appropriate food cost to company standards
• Maintain seasonal and relevant menu mix.
• Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date Food Handlers Certification.
• Uphold all People Services best practices as it pertains to coaching, counseling, disciplinary, hiring, and terminations.
• Follow and ensures compliance of all Arlo Hotels policies and standard operating procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Act as an ambassador to Arlo Hotels Culture.  

REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

Knowledge:                      

• Must have great knife skills in all butchery and knife cuts of any kind
• Must have extensive knowledge in all aspects of a professional kitchen
• Must be proficient in Microsoft word and excel
• Must have extensive knowledge of the Florida Department of Health’s codes and regulations

Certifications:

• Florida Manager Food Handler Certification