Executive Chef

Job overview

The Executive Chef role is onsite in Naples, FL. Compensation is not specified. The chef leads an assigned Pelican Bay Foundation kitchen operation, supporting member dining and, depending on assignment, Marker 36 and Community Center functions or Sandbar and The Nest. The chef translates culinary strategy into consistent daily execution, leading kitchen teams and overseeing food quality, service readiness, sanitation, staffing, and operating results. The role supports a dependable member dining experience across regular service, seasonal offerings, and special events.

What you'll do

• Lead and supervise the Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chefs, culinary supervisors, and assigned back-of-house staff
• oversee daily kitchen readiness and service
• conduct or verify line checks, tastings, station inspections, production reviews, and temperature checks
• monitor ticket flow and food quality
• execute approved recipes and menu standards
• coordinate menu development and seasonal offerings with the Director of Culinary
• manage prep, purchasing, inventory, waste, and equipment care
• train and develop staff
• monitor food and labor costs and operating scorecards
• collaborate with front-of-house and other departments
• and maintain food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

executive chef

culinary leadership

pelican bay foundation

naples fl

onsite

kitchen operations

member dining

food quality

menu execution

team development

sanitation

inventory

special events

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires or must obtain FL DBPR-approved ServSafe Manager certification within Foundation guidelines. Schedule varies and includes early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, peak season, events, and extended high-volume service periods.

About the employer

Pelican Bay Foundation Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.