Chef de Cuisine @ 7593 Chophouse

Job DetailsJob Location: 7593 GATHERING DRIVE - KISSIMMEE, FL 34747Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary/yearReunion Resort and Golf Club offers a supportive, dynamic workplace with cross-training, career growth opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Hospitality begins with us, and at the heart of our culture is genuine care for our guests, and for each other. We believe that delivering exceptional service begins with how we treat our team members. Here, innovation and collaboration thrive, and every team member is empowered to deliver warm, personalized service that makes our guests feel right at home.   Job Title: Chef de Cuisine – 7593 Chophouse Steakhouse Location: Kissimmee, FL FLSA Status: Salary/Exempt   The ideal candidate is a talented culinary professional with strong steakhouse or upscale dining experience who thrives in a high-quality, service-driven environment, delivering the exceptional food, presentation, and hospitality our guests and members expect. From premium steaks and fresh seafood to thoughtfully composed dishes, the Chef de Cuisine will play a key role in maintaining the culinary identity and standards of 7593 Chophouse. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the craft, comfortable leading from the line, and equally focused on developing people, controlling costs, and delivering an outstanding guest experience. Essential Responsibilities Lead the daily culinary operations of 7593 Chophouse while providing hands-on leadership during preparation and service, including peak dining periods. Ensure consistent execution of recipes, cooking techniques, portion standards, and plate presentation. Maintain exceptional standards for steaks, seafood, sauces, accompaniments, and other menu offerings. Partner with the Executive Chef on menu development, seasonal offerings, specials, and culinary initiatives. Lead, train, coach, and develop the culinary team while creating a professional and collaborative kitchen culture. Manage food quality, inventory, ordering, product utilization, portion control, and waste. Monitor food and labor costs and help achieve established financial and operational goals. Ensure appropriate preparation and production levels based on reservations and anticipated business volume. Work closely with restaurant leadership and the front-of-house team to create a seamless dining experience. Ensure proper handling of food allergies and dietary restrictions. Maintain outstanding kitchen cleanliness, organization, sanitation, and food safety standards. Support private dining, special events, holidays, VIP experiences, and other Resort culinary needs. QualificationsQualifications Three to five years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in an upscale steakhouse, fine-dining restaurant, luxury hotel, or resort environment. Culinary degree or formal culinary training preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered. Previous Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or comparable leadership experience preferred. Strong knowledge of premium steaks, seafood, butchery, sauces, cooking techniques, and upscale plate presentation. A hands-on leadership style and the ability to motivate, coach, and develop a culinary team. Strong understanding of food costs, inventory management, purchasing, portion control, and waste reduction. Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, HACCP principles, and applicable health regulations. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, high-quality culinary environment. Food safety certification or ability to obtain required certification within 30 days of hire.   Schedule & Physical Requirements This position requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules based on business needs. Candidates must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, work safely around commercial kitchen equipment and hot surfaces, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.   Reunion Resort & Golf Club is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify employer. All applicants are subject to background checks. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement. If you are interested in applying for employment with Reunion Resort & Golf Club and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to HR@ReunionResort.com.