Job Description
Hotel Executive Chef - Luxury Hospitality Location: Ocala, FL (Relocation Available) Salary: $120,000-$150,000 (Negotiable) Our client, a nationally recognized luxury hospitality destination, is seeking a Hotel Executive Chef to oversee all culinary operations across multiple restaurant concepts within its flagship hotel. This is a department head leadership role responsible for driving culinary excellence, consistency, and operational performance across multiple high-end restaurant and dining concepts. This position reports directly to the Director of Food & Beverage and plays a key role in overall F&B strategy and execution. What You'll Do Lead all culinary operations across the hotel, including signature restaurant concepts, pastry, in-room dining, and additional outlets Oversee multiple kitchens and culinary leaders, ensuring consistency, quality, and execution across all venues Develop and refine menus in collaboration with restaurant leadership, maintaining high standards in presentation, flavor, and sourcing Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing culinary team, fostering accountability and strong culture Drive financial performance through labor management, purchasing, budgeting, and inventory control Maintain strict adherence to sanitation, safety, and food quality standards across all operations Partner closely with F&B leadership, restaurant GMs, and other departments to ensure seamless guest experience Establish and maintain systems for quality control, portioning, and product consistency Monitor vendor relationships, product quality, and purchasing standards Stay current on culinary trends while maintaining a polished, luxury-driven dining experience What You Bring 5-7+ years of leadership experience in luxury culinary