Luxury Resort Executive Sous Chef | Multi‑Outlet Leader

EOS Hospitality; Duck Key (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawks Cay Resort seeks an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef across luxury culinary operations, ensuring top quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. Lead kitchen teams, mentor staff, and contribute to menu development.

In a high-volume resort with multiple outlets, you will manage costs, uphold HACCP standards, and collaborate with banquet and service teams to deliver flawless dining experiences for weddings, events, and guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive culinary experience in luxury hotels or resorts, preferred.
• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a high-volume, upscale environment preferred.
• Formal culinary training or degree preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven experience in multi-outlet kitchen operations.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Exceptional culinary technique and creativity.
• Strong cost control and budgeting skills.
• High standards for quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Ability to motivate and lead diverse culinary teams.

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

Culinary excellence

Menu development

Budgeting

HACCP & Food Safety

Staff training

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Hawks Cay Resort seeks an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef across luxury culinary operations, ensuring top quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. Lead kitchen teams, mentor staff, and contribute to menu development.

In a high-volume resort with multiple outlets, you will manage costs, uphold HACCP standards, and collaborate with banquet and service teams to deliver flawless dining experiences for weddings, events, and guests.