Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Excellence & Team Growth

Noble House Hotels & Resorts; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, including restaurants, banquets, and employee dining. You will direct, train, and mentor culinary staff, develop schedules, and drive food and labor costs while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership, a culinary degree preferred, and ServSafe certification.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in a hotel, resort, country club, or related hospitality environment.
• ServSafe and Food Safety Manager Certification required.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with commercial kitchen equipment and basic computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all kitchen operations, including restaurants, banquets, and employee dining.
• Direct, train, coach, and mentor Sous Chefs and culinary staff.
• Ensure food is prepared and presented according to established standards and specifications.
• Develop employee schedules based on business levels and forecasting.
• Manage food and labor costs to meet departmental goals and financial objectives.
• Participate in menu development, pricing, presentations, and special event planning.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and food safety.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and development.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and support culinary team members.
• Address employee concerns and administer corrective action when appropriate.
• Attend Food & Beverage, safety, and leadership meetings.
• Collaborate with management to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Budgeting

Food safety

Staff training

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Basic computer skills

Job description

LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, including restaurants, banquets, and employee dining. You will direct, train, and mentor culinary staff, develop schedules, and drive food and labor costs while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership, a culinary degree preferred, and ServSafe certification.