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Manager - Pierre's Restaurant

Cheeca Lodge and Spa

81801 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036

214 Room Hotel
Managed By Northwood Hospitality
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Job Description

Now Hiring: Restaurant Manager for Pierre's at Morada Bay

Location:Pierre's Restaurant, Morada Bay, Islamorada, Florida Keys

Position: Full-time, Restaurant Manager - Fine Dining

Job Overview Pierre's, a renowned fine dining establishment at Morada Bay, is seeking an experienced Restaurant Manager. This role is ideal for a professional who excels in managing high-end dining operations, particularly with expertise in wine and sophisticated service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the daily operations of Pierre's, ensuring an exceptional fine dining experience for every guest.
  • Manage and train a team of staff to deliver impeccable service, with a strong emphasis on wine knowledge and fine dining etiquette.
  • Develop and maintain a wine program that complements our sophisticated menu.
  • Uphold the elegant and romantic atmosphere of Pierre's, ensuring that every detail reflects our commitment to luxury dining.
  • Collaborate with the culinary team to ensure menu offerings are of the highest quality and presentation.
  • Monitor financial performance, including budgeting and cost management, to ensure the profitability of the restaurant.
  • Address guest feedback with professionalism, ensuring all experiences meet high standards of excellence.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in managing a fine dining restaurant, preferably in a luxury or high-end setting.
  • In-depth knowledge of world-class wines and a proven ability to manage a comprehensive wine program.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing and inspiring teams.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to upholding the highest standards of fine dining service.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a prestigious dining establishment.

How to Apply Please submit your resume and cover letter, detailing your experience in fine dining and wine management, to [application email/website]. We look forward to learning how your expertise and passion for luxury dining can contribute to the legacy of Pierre's at Morada Bay.

Join us at Pierre's, and be a part of a team that sets the standard for fine dining in the Florida Keys. Your role will be integral to maintaining the refined ambiance and exceptional culinary experiences that our guests cherish.

Posted April 10, 2024

Cheeca Lodge and Spa

WELCOME TO CHEECA

A Legendary Tropical Hideaway

Since 1946 the historic Cheeca Lodge & Spa has enchanted guests with world-class fishing, exceptional accommodations, and gracious hospitality. Come experience this lush oceanfront retreat, considered the premier luxury resort in the Florida Keys.

The Legend of Our Grand Florida Keys Hotel Resort

You've found it...the crown jewel of Islamorada Florida Keys hotels. 

Hardy Keys pioneers called Conchs chose this very beach to carve out a tenacious living in the isolated beauty of the undiscovered Florida Keys. Here, they formed a Methodist congregation and built a two-room school house and a cemetery. Cheeca has preserved this Pioneer Cemetery, where members of the founding families of Islamorada are buried. You can explore it today; it is a designated historical site. The Angel with the Broken Wing watches over the grave of Etta Pinder, who died in 1914. Here lies the first footprint of Islamorada – "Purple Isle" in Spanish.

The early 1940's brought electricity and fresh water. Mrs. Clara Mae Downey from Olney, Maryland, opened the Olney Inn in 1946. She described this early bellwether of Cheeca as "different – rather comparable to the tropical estate of a gifted host." Clara's first guest was President Harry Truman, who cherished his time loafing around the pool and wondering amidst the resort's 22 quaint bungalows. 

Fast horses, high society and a healthy dose of Keys vivacity marked the reign of the Twitchell Family in the 1960's. Cynthia, better known as "Chee," was an heiress to the A&P grocery chain and owner of a top thoroughbred racing farm. "We took my nickname, combined it with my husband Carl's, and came up with "Cheeca," she recalled. The Twitchells completely refurbished the property, adding the main lodge, the oceanfront villas, tennis courts, golf course and Cheeca's trademark wooden fishing pier. Chee raised miniature tarpon and her beloved seahorses in the aquariums throughout the resort. "Suzy the Seahorse" became Cheeca's mascot and logo, gracing the resort's menus, brochures, towels and linens.

Avid outdoorsman and Coca Cola magnate Carl Navarre purchased Cheeca Lodge in 1976, hosting his Fortune 500 friends in for sunny days of sportfishing and golf. Celebrities flocked to the hotel and famous guests were reeling in giant bonefish right off the resort's pier. The "Sportfishing Capital of the World" was born, seducing wealthy adventurers from around the world.

In 2005, Cheeca Lodge underwent over $30 million dollars in renovations, restoring the property and its surrounding grounds to their original grandeur, ensuring that we will be a cherished destination for generations to come. Following a fire on New Year's Eve 2008, the Main Lodge was completely rebuilt once again, with a fabulous open-air lobby, a spectacular oceanfront banquet room with panoramic views, and an exclusive indoor / outdoor lounge area for club members.

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