Overview 

Pier Sixty-Six Resort returns to Fort Lauderdale in January 2025, offering a 32-acre waterfront haven with 325 guest accommodations, 91 Private Resort Residences, 12 dining venues, a spa, curated pools, and a waterfront promenade. Iconic features like the superyacht marina and rotating Pier-Top lounge enhance the experience. Over 600 team members will deliver exceptional service, fostering a culture that values well-being, competitive pay, and growth opportunities. Join us in creating unforgettable experiences at South Florida’s beacon of hospitality.

We are excited to offer the opportunity to join the opening team of Sotogrande, the Mediterranean dining destination at Pier Sixty-Six, featuring cuisine inspired by the spice trade routes of the Mediterranean Sea. In this pivotal role, you will be an essential part of a team dedicated to delivering distinctively different and elevated culinary experiences to our guests.

Reporting directly to the Chef de Cuisine, your role will be to provide outstanding service within this Signature restaurant. This position is ideal for someone with a deep passion for refined culinary techniques and a commitment to service excellence.

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Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, supporting the team to achieve common goals.
• Prepare refined dishes infusing traditional flavors and ingredients with modern techniques.
• Regulating the temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters.
• Thaw food properly by pulling it from freezer storage to refrigerate.
• Ensure proper portioning, arrangement, and garnish of dishes.
• Maintain detailed food logs, monitoring the quality and quantity of food prepared.
• Actively communicate during busy periods to facilitate assistance as needed.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards related to Mediterranean cuisine.
• Capable of standing, sitting, or walking for an extended period; performing physical activities such as reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of related work experience in fine dining or similar culinary settings preferred.
• A degree from a technical, trade, or vocational school in culinary arts is highly preferred.

As a valued member of the CoralTree team, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 

• Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
• An employee assistance program
• Paid time off/sick time
• Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match  
• Complimentary team member meals
• Complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality managed properties                                                                     

Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, building vibrant communities, and shaping the future of travel and hospitality. #piersixtysixresort