Head Chef - Waterfront Club Kitchen Lead & Menu Architect

St Andrews Bay Yacht Club; Panama City (FL); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Food cost & budgeting

Team management

Food safety & sanitation

Mentoring staff

Ausbildung

Food Handler Certification

ServSafe Manager Certification

Jobbeschreibung

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.