Salt & Ash Executive Sous Chef Hawks Cay Resort

Lakeaustin; Marathon (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawks Cay Resort in Marathon, FL, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to support the Executive Chef—overseeing culinary operations across the resort, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction. Lead menu development, kitchen management, and staff training while upholding HACCP and safety standards.

You will supervise diverse outlets, mentor staff, manage costs, inventory, and waste, and collaborate with front-of-house teams for seamless service during weddings and events.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of luxury hotel/resort culinary experience.
• Experience as Sous Chef or Executive Sous Chef in high-volume upscale settings.
• Formal culinary training or degree preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Excellent cost control and budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage culinary outlets including fine dining, casual venues, banquets, room service, and events.
• Lead kitchen operations and supervise staff.
• Ensure consistency of menus, recipes, and plating across outlets.
• Collaborate on menu planning and seasonal offerings.
• Monitor food quality, costs, inventory, and waste to meet budgets.
• Ensure HACCP and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with front-of-house and banquet teams for seamless service.
• Support large events with precision.
• Conduct performance evaluations and assist with hiring and scheduling.
• Maintain cleanliness and efficiency in all kitchen areas.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Time management

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Guest satisfaction

Education

Culinary training

Job description

Salt & Ash Executive Sous Chef Hawks Cay Resort

Job Category: CULINARY

Requisition Number: EXECU008121

• Posted : April 8, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Hawks Cay Resort
61 Hawks Cay Blvd
Marathon, FL 33050, USA

Description

The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in overseeing all culinary operations across Hawks Cay Resort, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation that align with brand standards. This role plays a key leadership position in menu development, kitchen management, staff training, and maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Key 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

Qualifications & Experience

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

Excellent problem-solving and time-management abilities

Passion for luxury hospitality and guest satisfaction

Hawks Cay Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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