Chef de Cuisine: Lead a Premier Club Kitchen

Quail-West-Foundation-Inc; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Holiday pay

Job summary

Quail West is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation. You’ll guide the culinary team while upholding safety, portion standards, and service excellence.

This full-time, salaried role offers engagement with a premier private club in Southwest Florida, with opportunities to shape menus and mentor a talented culinary team in a dynamic dining program.

Qualifications

• Previous culinary and kitchen leadership experience preferred, with ability to lead a professional kitchen.
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Strong organizational, decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Food safety certification preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and execution of menu items according to established recipes and standards.
• Train, develop, and provide direction to the culinary team.
• Assist with menu planning, recipe development, inventory, and cost controls.
• Manage kitchen staffing and scheduling to support efficient operations.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, flavor, and portion standards.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and proper storage standards are followed.
• Expedite food orders during peak service hours and assist at kitchen stations as needed.
• Work closely with the culinary and dining teams to provide a consistent dining experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Food safety

Bilingual EN/ES

Kitchen operations

Job description

Quail West is seeking a Chef de Cuisine to lead daily kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation. You’ll guide the culinary team while upholding safety, portion standards, and service excellence.

This full-time, salaried role offers engagement with a premier private club in Southwest Florida, with opportunities to shape menus and mentor a talented culinary team in a dynamic dining program.