Executive Chef

Troon; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Dental,

Job summary

Troon, a global leader in golf and community management, seeks an Executive Chef for Esplanade at Westview in Kissimmee, FL. You will supervise catered and concession food preparation, ensure top quality and safety standards, and lead budgeting and action plans for the F&B operation.

Ideal candidates hold a culinary degree and 3–5 years of chef experience, with strong interpersonal and communication skills, plus ServSafe certification. Expect a dynamic, HACCP-conscious kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Supervisory, coaching and staff development skills.
• Highly organized, efficient and detail oriented.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise preparation of catered and concession food items.
• Evaluate food products to assure quality standards are met.
• Forecasts, budgets and action plans for F&B operations.
• Maintain sanitation, cleanliness and safety across kitchen areas.
• Maintain and troubleshoot kitchen equipment; perform preventive maintenance.
• Greet members in dining area when open and assist as needed.
• Institute and implement Troon HR guidelines.
• Comply with Department of Health regulations.
• Perform clean-up and closing procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

SERV Safe Certified

Job description

Esplanade at Westview, located in Kissimmee, 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.

Compensation

$75,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Supervise preparation of catered and concession food items.
• Evaluates food products to assure that quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Forecasts, budgets and action plans pertaining to F&B operation.
• Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness, and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.
• Maintain kitchen equipment by following appropriate operating guidelines, troubleshoot breakdowns and perform preventative maintenance.
• Sporadically visits dining area when it is open to welcome members.
• Institute and implement all TROON Human Resources guidelines.
• Full compliance with the Department of Health regulations.
• Performs clean-up and closing procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Culinary degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of chef experience.
• Must have supervisory, coaching and staff development skills.
• Must be highly organized, efficient and detail oriented.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• SERV Save Certified.

Working Conditions

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is often required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.
• They will occasionally be required to balance, stoop, twist upper body, kneel, and climb.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50lbs occasionally.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Moderate exposure to extreme cold, heat, working outdoors, chemicals, pesticides, gasoline, vibration, pollen, dust, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.
• Noise level is typically moderate to loud.
• Work weekends and holidays.

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

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

About Troon

Troon started as one facility in 1990 and has since grown to become the world’s largest professional club management company. We offer careers around the world at all levels of golf operations, opportunities for professional development, growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Our goal is to create extraordinary guest and member experiences through personalized service, consistency, and uncompromising attention to detail. For more information about the Troon Experience, please visit https://www.troon.com/.