Executive Chef — Naples Luxury Steakhouse (Relocation)

Goodwin Recruiting; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Job summary

A soon-to-open steakhouse in Naples, Florida is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the opening and ongoing culinary direction of this ambitious new restaurant. Backed by a respected hospitality group, this is an opportunity to shape a luxury dining concept featuring premium dry-aged steaks and seafood.

The Executive Chef will oversee all kitchen operations for a 200+ seat venue, develop chef-driven seasonal menus, and recruit a high-performing back-of-house team.

Qualifications

• Full-time relocation to Naples, Florida.
• Minimum 3 years as Executive Chef, CDC or Executive Sous Chef in upscale or fine dining.
• Experience leading successful new restaurant openings.
• Proven background in high-volume steakhouse or chophouse concepts.
• Specialization in charcoal grilling; deep knowledge of dry-aged meats and seafood.
• Demonstrated ability to manage annual restaurant sales of $6M+.
• Leadership experience with culinary teams of 50+ staff.
• Valid ServSafe Certification or equivalent.
• Strong financial skills managing food, labor, and operational costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations and culinary execution for a 200+ seat restaurant.
• Set and maintain the highest standards for food quality, safety, and presentation.
• Develop chef-driven seasonal menus and specials leveraging Mediterranean flavors.
• Recruit, train, and inspire a back-of-house team.
• Manage food and labor budgets while delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Conduct line checks, monitor food safety, and ensure kitchen compliance.
• Partner with front-of-house leadership to create a seamless, vibrant restaurant environment.

Skills

Charcoal grilling

Dry-aged meats

Seafood

New restaurant openings

Financial management

Food cost control

50+ staff leadership

ServSafe certification

ExecutiveChef experience

Upscale/fine dining

Job description

A soon-to-open steakhouse in Naples, Florida is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the opening and ongoing culinary direction of this ambitious new restaurant. Backed by a respected hospitality group, this is an opportunity to shape a luxury dining concept featuring premium dry-aged steaks and seafood.

The Executive Chef will oversee all kitchen operations for a 200+ seat venue, develop chef-driven seasonal menus, and recruit a high-performing back-of-house team.