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Chef De Cuisine

The Lodge & Club

607 Ponte Vedra Boulevard
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Resort de 66 Habitaciónes
Gestionado Por Gate Hospitality Group
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What is the #1 trait of our staff members? A great attitude!

Staff at The Lodge & Club enjoy a safe and beautiful working environment, various resort privileges, and an assortment of other benefits! Service is our first standard and a “Service First” attitude is central in being able to assist efficiently and effectively. We are looking for exceptional candidates with a great attitude to join our staff! Team members at The Lodge & Club are enthusiastic, respectful, enjoy working hard and having fun.

JOB SUMMARY

Accountable for the quality, consistency and production of the restaurant kitchen. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Coordinates menus, purchasing, staffing and food preparation for the property's restaurant. Works with team to improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Develops and trains team to improve results.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

    • OR

  • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

    • CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

    Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met for Restaurant

  • Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions for restaurant.
  • Supervises restaurant kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.
  • Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.
  • Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.
  • Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for the restaurant.
  • Communications production needs to key personnel.
  • Assists in developing daily and seasonal menu items for the restaurant.
  • Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regulations.
  • Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.
  • Estimates daily restaurant production needs.
  • Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.
  • Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.
  • Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

    • Leading Kitchen Team

  • Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.
  • Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
  • Leads shift teams while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.
  • Supervises and manages restaurant kitchen employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
  • Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
  • Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
  • Ensuring and maintaining the productivity level of employees.
  • Ensures employees are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
  • Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
  • Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.

    • Establishing and Maintaining Restaurant Kitchen Goals

  • Sets and supports achievement of kitchen goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
  • Developing specific guidance and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish daily kitchen operations work.
  • Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
  • Effectively investigates, reports and follows-up on employee accidents.
  • Knows and implements company safety standards.

    • Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

  • Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
  • Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
  • Sets a positive example for guest relations.
  • Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
  • Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.
  • Handles guest problems and complaints.
  • Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

    • Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

  • Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
  • Participates in training restaurant staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.
  • Manages employee progressive discipline procedures.
  • Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.
  • Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.
  • Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.

    • Additional Responsibilities

  • Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings

    • Compensation

    Commensurate with experience

    SCHEDULE

    Varied schedule including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

    Benefits

    • Paid Vacation/Holidays/Sick

    • Medical Insurance

    • Dental Insurance

    • Disability Insurance

    • Life Insurance

    • Vision Insurance

    • Dry Cleaning/Laundry

    • Free Parking

    • Staff Cafe

    • 401K

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

    Publicado 11 De Marzo De 2026

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    About Us

    Echoing Old World grandeur and romance, a distinctive Mediterranean-inspired architectural character is reflected throughout The Lodge’s ten seaside acres. A dramatic portico, beachside courtyard, wrought-iron lampposts, classic archways, Spanish tile roofing, ornamental turrets, awnings, trellises and balconies all combine to create the illusion of a romantic seaside European village.

    Guests of this peaceful refuge, nestled atop a gentle cascade of sand dunes overlooking the blue Atlantic, appreciate the graceful service, elegant attitude and stylish comfort afforded by this premier oceanfront retreat.

    • 66 designer rooms and suites overlooking beach and ocean
    • Miles of beautiful Atlantic Ocean beaches to explore
    • Two heated swimming pools including a kids-themed pool and waterslide
    • State-of-the-art gym
    • On-site massage services
    • Golf, tennis, stables and luxury spa nearby
    • Nursery
    • Two restaurants and lounges
    • Daily afternoon high tea
    • Nearby shopping
    • High-speed Internet access
    • Meeting and banquet facilities
    • Valet parking in private garage

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    What is the Gate Hospitality Group?

    The Gate Hospitality Group is a management organization consisting of four of northeast Florida’s most luxurious and renowned private clubs – Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and The Lodge & Club both located in Ponte Vedra Beach and Epping Forest Yacht Club and The River Club both located in Jacksonville.  In addition to serving club members, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and The Lodge & Club are also award-winning oceanfront hotels where they also cater to resort guests.  An expertly trained staff of more than 900 employees enhances the member and guest experience at these four properties by exceeding the highest standards of hospitality.

    Careers with the Gate Hospitality Group

    The Gate Hospitality Group offers a wide variety of hospitality employment opportunities at every level of experience centering on all aspects of private club operations and resort operations. We welcome candidates for employment who will take pride in being a member of a team dedicated to the art of service. We invite you to learn more!

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