Executive Chef

Troon; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare – Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Burnt Store Marina in Punta Gorda, FL, is seeking a full-time Executive Chef to lead the Food and Beverage kitchen, including menu planning, staffing, budgeting, and quality control. As part of Troon, you’ll contribute to a global leader in golf and hospitality.

Responsibilities include managing expenses and margins, creating themed menus, directing ordering and inventory, maintaining high food quality and sanitation, and training staff while ensuring guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• AA or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Two to three years' experience in hospitality/kitchen operations.
• Ability to lead staff, manage budgets, and ensure quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage all major F&B kitchen operating expenses and margins.
• Create themed menus and plan banquet events.
• Direct ordering, inventory, receiving, and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain highest standards of food quality and consistency.
• Lead hiring, training, scheduling, and performance reviews.
• Ensure sanitation and Health Department compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Menu planning

Vendor management

Staff training

Education

Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent

Job description

Burnt Store Marina, located in Punta Gorda, FL, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a full-time 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: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually, based on experience

Summary:

The Executive Chef is 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.

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.

Benefits & Other Compensation:

• 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 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.