Lead Cook - Palm Court Italian - Now Hiring

Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels:

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition.  Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

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Discover more sun and more fun! Escape to a tropical beachfront paradise complete with everything you need for the perfect getaway, including delicious dining, beachfront bars, relaxing comforts, and endless activities. Here you’ll stay at one, play at two — with two connecting resorts right on the soft white sands of St. Pete Beach. Whether you’re looking for family fun, a romantic retreat, a group getaway, or anything in between, it’s all here at TradeWinds Island Resorts. https://www.tradewindsresort.com/careers

Overview:

**$500 signing-bonus after 4 months of service! **

 

Follow your passion all the way to paradise at , a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace for seven years in a row! TradeWinds features two destination resorts just 200 flip flops from one another along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach.

 

TradeWinds Resort is hiring a Lead Cook at our outlet Palm Court Italian to ensure that the quality of products exceeds the expectations of the guests through offering the highest quality food experience while maintaining profitability. To be considered for this position, you must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in fine dining. This Employee Partner will ensure that all foods are prepared according to established recipes and supervise/instruct staff etc.

 

Responsibilities:

• 3+ years in the culinary field, specifically fine dining
• Capable of handling high volume
• Vocational preparatory training in advanced cooking skills
• Advanced skills in sautee, grill, garnishes, salads, etc
• Ability to lead and motivate employees to achieve goals
• Be able to operate the following equipment safely and effectively; gas range, deep fat fryer, broilers, gas grills, ovens, steam kettles, electric slicers and mixers