F&B Lead Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Cook

Join the culinary team at Angler's Hotel – Miami Beach as a Lead Cook ! We're looking for an experienced, motivated culinary professional to help lead our kitchen operations while preparing exceptional food for our guests. As a working leader, you'll oversee daily kitchen production, support and mentor team members, and ensure every dish meets our quality, presentation, and food safety standards.

• Lead kitchen operations during assigned shifts while actively preparing menu items.
• Prepare and cook food according to standardized recipes and presentation standards.
• Coordinate food production to ensure timely service across breakfast, pool dining, Habana Restaurant, and other food & beverage outlets.
• Monitor food quality, consistency, portion control, and presentation.
• Assist with menu preparation, production planning, and kitchen organization.
• Train, coach, and support members of the culinary team.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate product shortages or ordering needs.
• Receive, label, store, and rotate food products using FIFO procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment.
• Support opening, closing, and daily kitchen operations while working collaboratively with the Food & Beverage team.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen or hospitality environment.
• Previous experience leading a kitchen team or supervising culinary operations is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Experience with inventory management and kitchen organization is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and time management skills.
• Dependable, organized, and able to perform well in a fast-paced environment.
• English communication skills required; Spanish is a plus.
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and safely operate commercial kitchen equipment.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced kitchen environment with exposure to heat, steam, sharp equipment, and kitchen noise.

At Angler's Hotel – Miami Beach, we believe great dining experiences begin with a strong culinary team. If you're passionate about food, enjoy leading by example, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to have you join us.

Apply today and help lead our culinary team in delivering exceptional hospitality every day!