Executive Chef – Luxury Beachfront Fine Dining Leader

La Playa Resort; Naples, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort in Naples, Florida, is seeking an experienced Executive Chef for Baleen to lead all culinary operations and elevate the guest dining experience. This role requires a talented culinary leader capable of inspiring a high-performing kitchen team while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.

The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of leadership in fine dining or luxury hospitality, strong creativity, and a track record of managing budgets and food costs

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of proven leadership as Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in fine dining or luxury hospitality.
• 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 program; Certificate in Culinary Arts preferred
• Food service permit or valid health/food service safety certification
• Experience with various cooking methods and procedures
• Familiar with industry best practices

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all culinary operations at Baleen.
• 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 and Beverage Leadership to deliver exceptional dining experiences and special events.

Skills

Executive leadership

Team leadership

Communication skills

Budget and cost control

Education

Technical culinary education or apprenticeship program

Culinary Arts certificate

Health/safety certification

Job description

LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort in Naples, Florida, is seeking an experienced Executive Chef for Baleen to lead all culinary operations and elevate the guest dining experience. This role requires a talented culinary leader capable of inspiring a high-performing kitchen team while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.

The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of leadership in fine dining or luxury hospitality, strong creativity, and a track record of managing budgets and food costs