Executive Chef — Luxury Beachfront Fine Dining

Laplayaresort; Naples, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision/LTD/STD

Life insurance

PTO

401k

Complimentary meals

Resort discounts

Flexible scheduling

Training & certifications

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, FL, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead Baleen, our signature beach front fine dining restaurant, and to elevate dining experiences with creative menus and exceptional execution.

You will mentor a high‑performing kitchen team, manage food and labor costs, ensure top‑tier quality and safety standards, and partner with leadership to deliver memorable events and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of leadership as Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in fine dining.
• Strong culinary creativity and menu development expertise.
• Excellent team leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Experience managing budgets, food costs, labor costs, and inventory.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Passion for innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Completion of a technical culinary education or apprenticeship; certificate in Culinary Arts preferred.
• Food service permit or valid health certification
• Experience with various cooking methods and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Baleen's culinary operations.
• Develop innovative menus that enhance the restaurant's reputation and guest experience.
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Lead, coach, and mentor kitchen team members to achieve excellence.
• Manage food and labor costs while maintaining profitability goals.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with Culinary and Food & Beverage leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences and events.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu development

Team coaching

Food cost management

Budget management

Health & safety compliance

Culinary creativity

Communication skills

Industry knowledge

Education

Technical culinary education or apprenticeship

Culinary certificate preferred

Tools

ServeSafe certification

Job description

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort in Naples, FL, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead Baleen, our signature beach front fine dining restaurant, and to elevate dining experiences with creative menus and exceptional execution.

You will mentor a high‑performing kitchen team, manage food and labor costs, ensure top‑tier quality and safety standards, and partner with leadership to deliver memorable events and guest satisfaction.