Executive Kitchen Manager & Events Chef

Dezer-Development-LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dezer-Development-LLC is seeking a BOH Manager/Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations across outlets and lead culinary events within the F&B division.

You will support menu development, cost control, and team leadership to maintain high culinary standards and guest satisfaction across regular service and special events. This role blends hands-on cooking with staff management and event coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years progressive culinary experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or upscale restaurant environment.
• Proven leadership experience with ability to manage diverse teams and multiple outlets simultaneously.
• Culinary degree or equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience.
• Proven experience as a Chef or Kitchen Manager, preferably with event or catering experience.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the General Manager in planning, developing, and executing menus aligned with each outlet’s concept and resort standards.
• Assume full responsibility for kitchen operations.
• Supervise and train culinary teams across multiple outlets to ensure consistent food quality, portioning, and presentation.
• Maintain a visible leadership presence during service to ensure timing, communication, and quality execution.
• Oversee daily production, prep schedules, and inventory management, ensuring alignment with business volume and cost targets.
• Support and enforce all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP protocols throughout all kitchens.
• Control labor and food costs through efficient scheduling, production planning, and waste reduction.
• Ensure proper maintenance, organization, and cleanliness of all kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Collaborate closely with service, bar, and stewarding teams to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction.
• Participate in menu tastings, event planning, and special activations to enhance the guest experience.
• Support employee development through coaching, cross-training, and performance feedback.
• Handle administrative tasks including scheduling, purchasing, recipe documentation, and inventory control.
• Promote teamwork and a positive culture that aligns with the resort’s service philosophy.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Staff management

Menu development

Food cost control

Inventory management

Event coordination

Food safety HACCP

Operation management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Dezer-Development-LLC is seeking a BOH Manager/Chef to oversee daily kitchen operations across outlets and lead culinary events within the F&B division.

You will support menu development, cost control, and team leadership to maintain high culinary standards and guest satisfaction across regular service and special events. This role blends hands-on cooking with staff management and event coordination.