Executive Chef -Golf Club

Executive ChefThe Executive Chef is responsible for leading the kitchen team and overseeing food preparation across all golf club dining outlets, ensuring the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation are maintained. This role brings creative vision to the culinary program, developing memorable dishes that reflect both the Chef's unique style and the identity of the brand, while delivering exceptional quality and service to create a positively memorable guest experience.Key Responsibilities:Lead all culinary operations, including food preparation methods, portioning, plating, and presentation standards across all hotel outletsEnsure all food served meets the highest standards of quality, consistency, taste, and visual appealSupervise, hire, train, evaluate, and develop kitchen team members, fostering accountability, growth, and strong performanceDevelop staff schedules that ensure adequate coverage while maintaining labor cost standards and operational efficiencyPlan meals and develop menus that align with hotel brand standards, guest expectations, seasonality, and profitability goalsSupport Food & Beverage leadership with banquet, meeting, and event culinary executionManage daily, weekly, and monthly requisitions for food, supplies, and equipment, ensuring proper inventory controls and par levelsOrder food and equipment as needed while monitoring quality, cost, and vendor performanceMonitor food cost, waste, and kitchen budget performance; contribute to annual operating budget planningTrain and retrain team members to ensure consistent execution, strong onboarding, and continuous skill developmentEnsure daily stations are fully prepared and organized, with all items on the menu prepped according to production sheets and service needsMaintain expert knowledge of menus, recipes, preparation methods, and presentation standards; oversee accurate measuring, mixing, and cooking techniquesEnsure all food products are properly labeled, dated, stored, and rotated using First In, First Out (FIFO) standards, with strict temperature control for perishablesMaintain clean, safe, and organized work areas in compliance with health department regulations and company policiesEnforce high standards of personal hygiene and food safety across the kitchen teamFoster strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork with hotel leadership and other departmentsPerform other duties as assigned by managementQualifications:Culinary degree or equivalent professional training requiredMinimum of five (5) years of experience in an Executive Chef or Sous Chef role within a high-volume or full-service hospitality environmentServSafe certification required; additional food safety certifications preferredProven commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and high-quality culinary standardsStrong leadership skills with demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and developing kitchen teamsAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detailProfessional presence and demeanor, representing the hotel brand with credibility and confidenceStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departmentsProficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and kitchen management or inventory systems preferredPreferred:BilingualPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbsShould be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of timeMust be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is requiredAbility to stand and walk for duration of shiftFrequent bending to access ingredients in coolers or reach for items on high shelves.Ability to use hands and fingers in grasping, pinching, chopping, pulling, and lifting motions associated with preparing and cooking products using knives, utensils and cookware.Background Requirements:Requires a background check upon offerRequires a drug test upon offerThis position requires a Florida Level 2 Background Screening. Learn more about the screening process and requirements by visiting the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Education & Awareness website.Benefits:Comprehensive Medical, Dental and VisionFlexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options401k with an Employer MatchShort Term and Long Term DisabilityGroup and Supplemental Life & AD&DGym Discount ProgramPet InsuranceWellbeing Programand more!Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.