Executive Sous Chef — Luxury Resort Culinary Leader

Hawks Cay Resort; Marathon (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawks Cay Resort is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary operations across the property. You will play a key leadership role in menu development, kitchen management, staff training, and upholding the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and guest satisfaction.

With 5–8 years of progressive culinary experience in luxury hotels or resorts, you will supervise kitchen teams, manage costs, and ensure consistent quality across multiple outlets while

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and communication skills in luxury hospitality.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple outlets.
• Experience in cost control and budgeting within a high-volume kitchen.
• Formal culinary training or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all culinary outlets, including fine dining, casual venues, banquets, room service, and events.
• Lead kitchen operations and mentor staff to uphold Hawks Cay's standards.
• Ensure consistent menus, recipes, and plating across outlets.
• Collaborate on menu planning, seasonal offerings, and innovative concepts.
• Monitor food quality, portion control, and presentation; drive cost efficiency.
• Ensure HACCP, sanitation, and health regulation compliance; maintain safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Cost control

Kitchen operations

Training & mentoring

HACCP compliance

Food quality

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Hawks Cay Resort is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary operations across the property. You will play a key leadership role in menu development, kitchen management, staff training, and upholding the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and guest satisfaction.

With 5–8 years of progressive culinary experience in luxury hotels or resorts, you will supervise kitchen teams, manage costs, and ensure consistent quality across multiple outlets while