Head Chef

St Andrews Bay Yacht Club; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrews Bay Yacht Club in Panama City, FL seeks a talented Head Chef to lead our kitchen and deliver exceptional dining experiences for members and guests. This waterfront setting rewards culinary creativity and a high-energy, guest-focused environment.

You will design seasonal menus, mentor staff, manage inventory and costs, ensure food safety, and collaborate with club management on events and private dining, while upholding top culinary standards.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a head chef or executive chef role in a hospitality setting.
• Advanced culinary skills across multiple cuisines and techniques.
• Experience developing menus and managing food costs and budgeting.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and train kitchen teams in fast-paced environments.
• Current Food Handler Certification or ServSafe Manager Certification is required.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Passion for delivering outstanding dining experiences with a member-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations, including prep, cooking, and plating for daily service.
• Design seasonal menus reflecting fresh ingredients and coastal club ambience.
• Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high standards.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, and vendor relations to control costs and freshness.
• Enforce strict food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance.
• Collaborate with club management to plan events, banquets, and private dining.
• Monitor food and labor costs to meet budget goals without sacrificing quality.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Food cost & budgeting

Team management

Food safety & sanitation

Mentoring staff

Education

Food Handler Certification

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

About the Role:

St Andrews Bay Yacht Club in Panama City, FL is looking for a talented and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen and deliver exceptional dining experiences to our members and guests. This is your opportunity to showcase your culinary creativity in a prestigious waterfront setting where great food meets great company. If you thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment and take pride in crafting memorable meals, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all food truck operations, including food preparation, cooking, and plating for daily service and special events
• Design and update seasonal menus that reflect fresh, high-quality ingredients and complement the club's waterfront atmosphere
• Supervise, train, and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high performance and culinary standards
• Oversee food inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships to ensure cost control and freshness
• Enforce strict food safety, sanitation, and health code compliance throughout the kitchen
• Collaborate with club management to plan and execute member events, banquets, and private dining experiences
• Monitor food and labor costs to maintain budgetary goals without sacrificing quality

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or similar leadership role in a restaurant, club, or hospitality setting
• Strong culinary skills with expertise in a variety of cooking techniques and cuisines
• Experience with menu development, food costing, and kitchen budgeting
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment
• Current Food Handler's Certification or ServSafe Manager Certification required
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Passion for delivering outstanding dining experiences with a member-first mindset