Executive Chef: Lead a Coastal Resort’s Culinary Destination

WESTIN COCOA BEACH; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room discounts

Employee food & beverage discounts

Job summary

The Westin Cocoa Beach Resort & Spa is seeking an opening Executive Chef to lead a dynamic culinary team across banquets, outlets, and in-room dining. Drive eight distinctive experiences and craft menus that align with coastal Florida inspiration while delivering exceptional guest experiences and strong financial results.

You will mentor a diverse kitchen staff, oversee procurement and production, enforce safety and sanitation standards, and contribute to capital projects and strategic planning

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and managerial skills in a hotel kitchen.
• Strong culinary background with menu development and cost control experience.
• Experience leading high-volume catering and fine dining environments.
• Ability to mentor and develop culinary teams while achieving financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team to execute at a high level across outlets and catering.
• Develop and implement creative menus while driving revenue and cost controls.
• Mentor kitchen staff, manage procurement, production, prep and presentation.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and regulatory compliance across operations.
• Oversee scheduling, labor productivity and capital project involvement.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Cost control

High-volume catering

Job description

The Westin Cocoa Beach Resort & Spa is seeking an opening Executive Chef to lead a dynamic culinary team across banquets, outlets, and in-room dining. Drive eight distinctive experiences and craft menus that align with coastal Florida inspiration while delivering exceptional guest experiences and strong financial results.

You will mentor a diverse kitchen staff, oversee procurement and production, enforce safety and sanitation standards, and contribute to capital projects and strategic planning