Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Team

Jobtome; Naples (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within a vibrant Naples, FL destination. The role oversees 1,500–3,000 meals daily, a 100+ culinary team, and collaborates with store leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will drive menu development, maintain high standards, manage costs, and build a strong kitchen culture with accountability and growth opportunities for leaders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• Experience leading a high-volume kitchen of 1,500–3,000 meals per day.
• Track record of managing food costs, labor, purchasing, and inventory.
• Strong skills in menu development and recipe standardization.
• Proven ability to train, develop, and coach kitchen leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary quality and execution, maintaining flavor, freshness, and presentation standards.
• Drive menu development, balancing creativity with profitability and guest preferences.
• Establish recipes, portion standards, and procedures for high-volume consistency.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and development of culinary talent with HR and store leaders.
• Own food and labor cost performance and oversee purchasing, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Direct daily kitchen operations and ensure safe, efficient service and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume kitchen

Food cost management

Menu development

Team development

Communication

Food safety

Education

Culinary degree

Culinary certification

Job description

Jobtome seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations within a vibrant Naples, FL destination. The role oversees 1,500–3,000 meals daily, a 100+ culinary team, and collaborates with store leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will drive menu development, maintain high standards, manage costs, and build a strong kitchen culture with accountability and growth opportunities for leaders.