Executive Chef: Creative F&B Leader at a Premier Club

Troon; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Time Off

Job summary

Heritage Landing GC in Punta Gorda, FL is seeking a full-time Executive Chef to lead the kitchen in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused property under Troon management.

You will oversee food and beverage kitchen operations, design theme menus, manage purchasing, inventory, sanitation, training, and guest satisfaction, ensuring quality and compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications include AA degree or equivalent and food safety training; English proficiency may be required.

Qualifications

• AA degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Food safety and sanitation training certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent

Food Safety / Sanitation Certification

Job description

Heritage Landing GC in Punta Gorda, FL is seeking a full-time Executive Chef to lead the kitchen in a fast-paced, hospitality-focused property under Troon management.

You will oversee food and beverage kitchen operations, design theme menus, manage purchasing, inventory, sanitation, training, and guest satisfaction, ensuring quality and compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications include AA degree or equivalent and food safety training; English proficiency may be required.