Executive Chef – Baleen | Paradise Fine-Dining

Noble House Hotels & Resorts; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision/LTD/STD and life

PTO

401k

Complimentary meals

Resort discounts

Flexible scheduling

Training & certifications

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Noble House Hotels & Resorts is seeking an experienced Executive Chef for Baleen at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples. Lead all culinary operations, elevate menus, and drive exceptional dining experiences in a luxury setting on the Gulf coast.

The ideal candidate will manage costs, mentor a high-performing kitchen team, and uphold the highest standards of quality and service while inspiring culinary talent and innovation.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of leadership as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• Strong culinary creativity and menu development expertise.
• Excellent team leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Experience managing budgets, food costs, labor costs, and inventory.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Passion for innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Completion of a technical culinary education or apprenticeship program; Certificate in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Food service permit or valid health/food serve safe certification.
• Experience with various cooking methods and procedures.
• Familiar with industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Baleen's culinary operations.
• Develop innovative menus to enhance reputation and guest experience.
• Ensure highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Lead, coach, and mentor kitchen team members to excellence.
• Manage food and labor costs while maintaining profitability goals.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with Culinary and F&B leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary creativity

Team leadership

Budget management

Guest experience

Innovation

Culinary education

Serve-safe certification

Cooking methods

Best practices

Education

Culinary education or apprenticeship

Cerf/Culinary Arts certification preferred

Job description

Noble House Hotels & Resorts is seeking an experienced Executive Chef for Baleen at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples. Lead all culinary operations, elevate menus, and drive exceptional dining experiences in a luxury setting on the Gulf coast.

The ideal candidate will manage costs, mentor a high-performing kitchen team, and uphold the highest standards of quality and service while inspiring culinary talent and innovation.