Executive Chef

Michelin Key property known for its elevated coastal Italian cuisine is seeking an Executive Chef to guide their culinary vision. The ideal candidate comes from an acclaimed restaurant background, with a thoughtful culinary perspective, solid operational skills, and a genuine passion for seasonal ingredient-driven cuisine. Backgrounds with respected Chefs, Michelin, or James Beard recognition is valued.
 This is a great opportunity for a chef who is ready to step into a larger leadership role with plenty of room for creativity and culinary ownership! No hotel experience required, although appreciated.

 
Executive Chef Responsibilities:

• Develops seasonal, event programming, and special menus - in addition to evolving modern core menus
• Proactively controls food, labor, and operating costs, while maintaining quality standards
• Manages culinary administration, including ordering, inventory, scheduling, and staffing
• Maintains a positive work environment via effective, professional communication with staff and management
• Collaborates closely with ownership and senior leadership
• Ensures best practices for safety and sanitation in the kitchen

 Executive Chef Preferred Requirements:

• 3+ years of senior culinary leadership experience as a CDC, Executive Sous Chef, Senior Sous Chef or 1 year as an Executive Chef in an ingredient-driven kitchen
• Experience in well-respected, chef-driven restaurant kitchens is required - ideally Michelin, James Beard or World's Top 50
• Experience with fresh made pasta is highly preferred
• Boutique or luxury hotel experience is always a plus
• Creative, innovative thinking around seasonal ingredients
• Strong leadership presence with excellent communication and team-building skills
• Proven experience managing inventory, cost controls, and P&L performance
• Flexibility to the property’s needs as they arise

 Benefits Include:

• Base Salary in the $140k-160k range
• Bonus potential
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• PTO
• 401(k)