Executive Chef

Troon; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off (PTO)

Bonuses

Job summary

Verdana Village Master Association in Estero, FL seeks an Executive Chef to lead the Food & Beverage Kitchen. You will oversee staffing, menu planning, purchasing, and budgeting to deliver high-quality dining experiences for residents and guests.

This role requires strong leadership, comprehensive knowledge of sanitation, and the ability to develop theme menus and training programs. A culinary degree or equivalent experience is expected; candidates must be capable of managing costs and ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen in a hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food safety standards.
• Ability to create and implement menus and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Manages major F&B Kitchen operating expenses and margins.
• Creates theme menus, banquet and event concepts.
• Directs ordering, inventory, invoicing, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensures freshness, quality, and consistency of menu items.
• Oversees staff orientation, training, scheduling and performance.

Skills

Staff management

Menu planning

Budgeting

Food production

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Verdana Village Master Association, located in Estero, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for an Executive Chef! We are seeking a driven individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast‑paced hospitality-focused property organization. As part of Troon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

General Purpose:

Responsible for all facets of the Food and Beverage Kitchen department including staffing, menu planning, ordering, vendor monitoring, food production, staff training and development, inventories, catering and budgeting.

Essential Duties:

• Manages all major Food & Beverage Kitchen operating expenses, sets margins and manages against projections.
• Creates theme menus, ideas for ice sculptures, decorations, banquets and special events.
• Directs ordering amounts, inventory levels, timing of orders, receiving, invoice setting, and equipment maintenance.
• Inspects, selects and uses only the freshest fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, fowl and other food products in order to maintain the highest standard in the preparation of all menu items.
• Maintains quality of food products and ensures consistency in food delivery and standards.
• Measures effectiveness of the Food and Beverage Kitchen department through the Food and Beverage profit and service performance of the facility.
• Creates recipes and support materials, such as recipe cards, descriptions, menu guides and/or pictures.
• Ensures that a quality sanitation program is followed throughout the Kitchen operation.
• Ensures proper monitoring of storage (including temperature setting) and rotation of food product to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs.
• Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining excellent service to achieve guest satisfaction.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Customarily and regularly directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of two or more full-time associates, or their equivalent, in the Food and Beverage Kitchen department. Such responsibilities include hiring, training, scheduling and disciplinary actions.
• Exercises independent judgement in managing staff to ensure the effective and efficient management of the Food and Beverage Kitchen department, including, but not limited to delegation of tasks and responsibilities.
• Primary duty is to manage and make decisions, in coordination with the Director of Food and Beverage, regarding the Food and Beverage Kitchen operations.

Education/Experience:

• Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two to three years' experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently stands, walks, talks, hears, tastes, smells, uses hands, reaches with hands and arms.
• Occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls.
• Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds.

Environment/Noise:

• Occasionally works in wet or humid conditions (non-weather).
• Regularly works in extreme cold and heat (non-weather).
• Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and in outdoor weather conditions.
• Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:

• Food Safety and Applicable Sanitation Training.

Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability Preferences:

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English.)

Benefits & Other Compensation:

This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older).
• Time Off – Paid time off (PTO) and leaves of absence, in accordance with applicable law and eligibility criteria.
• Additional Compensation – Eligibility for Bonuses

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

About Troon:

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.