Executive Chef

Twice; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Caymas Owners Association in Naples, FL is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all Food & Beverage kitchen operations within a Troon-affiliated property. You will oversee staffing, menu planning, food production, budgeting, and training to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

The role emphasizes quality ingredients, sanitation, cost controls, and menu development for events and daily service. Candidates typically hold an associate degree or equivalent with hands-on leadership in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in kitchen leadership or equivalent.
• Experience in budgeting, menu planning, and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all F&B kitchen operations, staffing, and budgeting.
• Plan menus, monitor food production, and maintain quality standards.
• Train staff, ensure sanitation, and manage inventory and purchasing.
• Lead catering, events, and banquets with strong cost controls.
• Hire, evaluate performance, and develop ongoing training.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Menu planning

Staff training

Budgeting

Food safety

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Food cost control

Job description

Caymas Owners Association, located in Naples, 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 and Beverage Kitchen operating expenses, set 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 settling, 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 products to comply with Health Department regulations.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to: Chefs, Cooks, Stewards.
• 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.

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).

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

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.