Executive Chef

Opal Hotels Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Free Associate Parking

Free Meal for every shift worked

25% Discount in Resort Outlets

Hotel Discounts with OPL

Friends and Family Discount

Job summary

Opal Hotels Group seeks an Executive Chef to oversee culinary operations across our Tampa area properties. The role emphasizes leadership, menu development, and delivering high-quality dining experiences for guests.

The ideal candidate has culinary degree or equivalent, proven leadership, and the ability to drive trends while partnering with regional leaders. Willingness to travel or relocate to Naples, Clearwater and/or Sarasota is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar role.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop menu offerings.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Oversee food preparation and presentation.
• Collaborate with management to plan special events.
• Stay in touch with current culinary trends.
• Continue to work side by side with team members.
• Work in close unison with regional leaders.

Skills

Executive leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

We are looking to add an Executive Chef to our team! This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore take great pride in selecting individuals that help us to achieve our company’s mission. The Executive Chef will be responsible for overseeing the culinary operations of the establishment and ensuring high-quality dining experiences for our guests.

Must be willing to travel or relocate to Naples, Clearwater and/or Sarasota.

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Free Associate Parking
• Free Meal for every shift worked
• 25% Discount in Resort Outlets
• Hotel Discounts with OPL
• Friends and Family Discount

Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Develop menu offerings
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations
• Oversee food preparation and presentation
• Collaborate with management to plan special events
• Stay in touch with current culinary trends
• Continue to work side by side with team members
• Work in close unison with regional leaders

Executive Chef Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar role
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Culinary degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines

The company also conducts post-offer employment verifications, motor vehicle, and criminal background checks.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.