Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Florida Keys Menus

Hawks Cay Resort; Marathon (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus potential

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals & Resort Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Hawks Cay Resort in Marathon, FL seeks an accomplished Executive Chef to oversee all food-related operations and lead the culinary team across banquets, room service, restaurants, and events. You will craft inventive menus using fresh local ingredients that celebrate the Florida Keys and ensure top-tier quality and presentation.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership, including 2–5 years as Exec Chef or Exec Sous Chef in a resort.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary graduate from an accredited school strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, with a minimum of 2–5 years as Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a resort or full-service hotel environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food-related operations including banquets, room service, restaurants, pool/beach dining, and special events.
• Create and execute innovative menus utilizing fresh, local ingredients that reflect the flavors of the Florida Keys.
• Supervise food preparation, presentation, plating, and quality control across all culinary venues.
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate all culinary department personnel.
• Manage food costs, labor costs, inventory, and purchasing effectively.
• Collaborate closely with stewarding, purchasing, sales, front office, and other departments.
• Maintain accurate records of personnel performance, labor costs, overtime, and departmental reports.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Costing & forecasting

Creative culinary vision

Flexible scheduling

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary degree (accredited)

Job description

Hawks Cay Resort in Marathon, FL seeks an accomplished Executive Chef to oversee all food-related operations and lead the culinary team across banquets, room service, restaurants, and events. You will craft inventive menus using fresh local ingredients that celebrate the Florida Keys and ensure top-tier quality and presentation.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership, including 2–5 years as Exec Chef or Exec Sous Chef in a resort.