Salt & Ash Executive Sous Chef Hawks Cay Resort
EOS•Marathon, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
