Luxury Resort Executive Sous Chef - Menu Innovation

Default (All-EOS Job Aggregator); Duck Key (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawks Cay Resort in Marathon, FL seeks an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in overseeing culinary operations across luxury outlets, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation that align with brand standards. This leadership role drives menu development, kitchen management, and staff training.

You will mentor kitchen teams, monitor food safety and costs, coordinate with banquet and front-of-house, and contribute to guest satisfaction at high-volume events.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive culinary experience in luxury hotels or resorts.
• Formal culinary training or degree is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all culinary outlets, including fine dining restaurants, casual venues, banquets, room service, and special events
• Assist with leading kitchen operations
• Ensure consistent execution of menus, recipes, and plating standards across all outlets
• Collaborate in menu planning, seasonal offerings, and innovative culinary concepts
• Supervise, mentor, and train kitchen staff to uphold Hawks Cay's service and culinary standards
• Monitor food quality, taste, portion control, and presentation
• Manage food costs, inventory, purchasing, and waste control to meet budgetary goals
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Coordinate with front-of-house and banquet teams to ensure seamless service
• Support large-scale events, weddings, and VIP functions with precision and creativity
• Conduct performance evaluations and assist with hiring and scheduling of kitchen staff
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and efficiency in all kitchen areas

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Menu development

Staff mentoring

Cost control

Time management

Luxury hospitality

Education

Formal culinary training or degree

Job description

Hawks Cay Resort in Marathon, FL seeks an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef in overseeing culinary operations across luxury outlets, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation that align with brand standards. This leadership role drives menu development, kitchen management, and staff training.

You will mentor kitchen teams, monitor food safety and costs, coordinate with banquet and front-of-house, and contribute to guest satisfaction at high-volume events.