Executive Chef | High-Volume Kitchen Leader in Naples

Unidine; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Unidine, a leading hospitality food service group, is seeking an Executive Chef for Naples, FL. You will lead daily kitchen operations, recruit and train staff, and deliver show-quality food while ensuring safety, sanitation, and cost controls.

You will manage menus, seasonal specials, food quality, and vendor relationships, driving resident and client satisfaction while achieving monthly budgets in food and labor costs. This role requires hands-on leadership and strong team development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary/kitchen management experience.
• Extensive catering/large-scale foodservice experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and food cost tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary production and ensure food quality and presentation.
• Develop menus and seasonal specials with focus on local flavors.
• Manage budgeting, food and labor costs to meet targets.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and regulatory compliance across the operation.
• Lead, train, and mentor kitchen staff and supervisors.

Skills

Culinary/kitchen management

ServSafe certified

High volume operations

Menu development

Education

AS or equivalent experience

Job description

Unidine, a leading hospitality food service group, is seeking an Executive Chef for Naples, FL. You will lead daily kitchen operations, recruit and train staff, and deliver show-quality food while ensuring safety, sanitation, and cost controls.

You will manage menus, seasonal specials, food quality, and vendor relationships, driving resident and client satisfaction while achieving monthly budgets in food and labor costs. This role requires hands-on leadership and strong team development.