Executive Chef - Lead Resort Kitchens & Creative Menus

EOS Hospitality; Duck Key (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Meals & Resort Discounts

Professional Development

Job summary

Hawks Cay Resort in Marathon, FL seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead all food operations across banquets, dining rooms, pool/beach venues, and events.

You will design innovative menus showcasing Florida Keys flavors, oversee kitchen teams, manage costs, and ensure the highest quality and guest satisfaction. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work flexible hours in a resort environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• 2–5 years as Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a resort or full-service hotel environment.
• Culinary degree strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food-related operations including banquets, room service, restaurants, pool/beach dining, and events.
• Create and execute innovative menus utilizing fresh, local ingredients reflecting Florida Keys flavors.
• 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 with stewarding, purchasing, sales, front office, and other departments.
• Maintain records of personnel performance, labor costs, overtime, and departmental reports.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Costing/Forecasting

Team development

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree from accredited school

Job description

Hawks Cay Resort in Marathon, FL seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead all food operations across banquets, dining rooms, pool/beach venues, and events.

You will design innovative menus showcasing Florida Keys flavors, oversee kitchen teams, manage costs, and ensure the highest quality and guest satisfaction. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work flexible hours in a resort environment.