Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Innovation & Guest Experience

Opal Corporate Office; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Complimentary Associate Parking

Complimentary Meal During Each Shift

25% Discount at Resort Outlets

Opal Collection Hotel Discounts

Friends & Family Discounts

Job summary

Opal Collection is seeking a talented and passionate Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and create memorable dining experiences for our guests. We are committed to building a workplace where our associates are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

As Executive Chef, you will shape our culinary direction, lead kitchen operations, inspire your team, and deliver exceptional cuisine to reflect our quality standards. Must relocate to Naples, Clearwater and/or Sarasota.

Qualifications

• Experience as Executive Chef or senior culinary leader.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations, ensuring quality and consistency in every dish.
• Create innovative menus and culinary offerings that enhance guest dining experiences.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate kitchen staff while fostering a collaborative environment.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, sanitation and safety.
• Monitor kitchen performance, food costs, inventory and operational efficiency.
• Promote teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement within the culinary department.
• Stay current with culinary trends and work with regional leaders in a corporate setting.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Team development

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Opal Collection is seeking a talented and passionate Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and create memorable dining experiences for our guests. We are committed to building a workplace where our associates are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

As Executive Chef, you will shape our culinary direction, lead kitchen operations, inspire your team, and deliver exceptional cuisine to reflect our quality standards. Must relocate to Naples, Clearwater and/or Sarasota.