Culinary Director | Exciting Opening | Miami

Job Description Job Description Job Description – Executive Chef Position: Executive Chef (Path to Culinary Director) Location: Miami, FL – Design District Compensation: $150K – $180K + Profit Sharing + Benefits About the Role A highly anticipated luxury hotel rebrand in Miami’s vibrant Design District is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary vision for a multi-outlet hospitality program . This is a hands-on, leadership-driven role responsible for overseeing menu development, operational strategy, and team growth, with a clear path to transition into a Culinary Director position as the property evolves. Key Responsibilities: Lead culinary operations across 4–5 F&B outlets , 3 pools, and in-room dining Design and execute 10 diverse menus highlighting Mediterranean, Guatemalan, and coastal influences Oversee pre-opening initiatives including concept development, staffing, SOP creation, and vendor onboarding Establish centralized prep systems and streamlined workflows for operational efficiency Manage P&L performance , menu engineering, food cost controls, and forecasting Build and mentor a high-performing team of 6 salaried chefs and 20+ hourly BOH employees Partner closely with the F&B Director to deliver a seamless guest experience Ideal Candidate Profile: Proven track record in luxury hotels or resort-style operations Expertise in multi-outlet culinary programs and menu innovation Creative, globally inspired culinary perspective Tech-forward approach; experience with systems like Craftable a plus Operationally disciplined with strong financial and cost-management acumen Hands-on leader with the ability to mentor and inspire diverse teams Why This Opportunity: This is a rare chance to shape the culinary identity of one of Miami’s most exciting luxury hospitality concepts, working alongside a forward-thinking leadership team in an environment built for creativity, growth, and innovation.