Executive Chef: Creative Menus, Team Leadership & Events

BoardRoom magazine; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Time Off – PTO

Job summary

Heritage Landing in Punta Gorda, FL, seeks an Executive Chef to lead our Kitchen operations within a fast-paced hospitality environment. You will manage costs, create menus, and mentor culinary staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate holds an AA or equivalent, with 2–3 years of kitchen leadership, strong food safety knowledge, and a passion for quality. This full-time role offers health benefits, retirement plans, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent; 2–3 years kitchen leadership experience.
• Experience managing F&B operations, staff, and costs.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage F&B kitchen expenses, margins, and projections.
• Create theme menus and event ideas for banquets.
• Direct purchasing, inventory, and invoicing workflows.
• Ensure food quality, sanitation, and health compliance.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate kitchen staff.
• Develop training programs and monitor performance.
• Maintain guest satisfaction through service excellence.
• Monitor labor, productivity, and cost controls.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu planning

Staff training

Budgeting & cost control

Food safety

Vendor management

Health department compliance

English communication

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Heritage Landing in Punta Gorda, FL, seeks an Executive Chef to lead our Kitchen operations within a fast-paced hospitality environment. You will manage costs, create menus, and mentor culinary staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate holds an AA or equivalent, with 2–3 years of kitchen leadership, strong food safety knowledge, and a passion for quality. This full-time role offers health benefits, retirement plans, and PTO.