Executive Chef - Lead Creative, High-Volume Hotel Kitchens

Driftwood Hospitality Management; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; 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 and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management is seeking a Lead Culinary professional in West Palm Beach to drive banquet and outlet operations, develop menus, and mentor a kitchen team. You will manage procurement, production, and presentation while ensuring safety and profitability across hotel dining outlets.

The role emphasizes creative menu development, cost control, and staff leadership in a high-volume hotel environment, with responsibilities across all kitchen stations and catering events.

Qualifications

• Experienced in high volume catering with hotel top brands and fine dining.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills to develop growth and teamwork.
• Proven ability to create menus, cost controls and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kitchen operations across Banquets, Outlets, In Room Dining, Staff Cafeteria and Stewarding.
• Develop and implement creative menus; balance creativity with guest expectations.
• Oversee procurement, production, prep, plating, and presentation to ensure quality and profitability.
• Monitor inventory, food cost controls and promotional initiatives.
• Recruit and mentor kitchen staff; ensure safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

High volume catering

Leadership & management

Culinary creativity

Food cost control

Training & development

Job description

Driftwood Hospitality Management is seeking a Lead Culinary professional in West Palm Beach to drive banquet and outlet operations, develop menus, and mentor a kitchen team. You will manage procurement, production, and presentation while ensuring safety and profitability across hotel dining outlets.

The role emphasizes creative menu development, cost control, and staff leadership in a high-volume hotel environment, with responsibilities across all kitchen stations and catering events.