Description

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.

Key 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

Qualifications & Experience

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

Skills & Competencies

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

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Hawks Cay Resort

Hawks Cay Florida Keys Resort

Everyone vacations differently, and Hawks Cay Resort was designed with that in mind. Set across 60 tropical acres on Duck Key, our Florida Keys resort offers endless ways to create your perfect island escape. Whether you are planning a family vacation, romantic getaway, destination wedding, corporate retreat or milestone celebration, every stay is uniquely your own.

Choose from breezy guest rooms, spacious suites and private villas, making Hawks Cay one of the most versatile places to stay in the Florida Keys. Spend your days exploring the water from our transformed full-service marina, with fishing charters, snorkelling, diving, sunset cruises and sandbar excursions. Back on land, enjoy tennis and pickleball, treatments at Calm Waters Spa or quiet time beside the adults-only Oasis Cay pool and lawn.

Five distinctive restaurants offer something for every palate, while sparkling pools, a natural saltwater lagoon and a full calendar of activities keep kids, families and adults entertained. From relaxing weekends to longer Florida Keys vacations, every experience is just steps away.

Adresse	61 Hawks Cay Boulevard, Duck Key, FL 33050-3756
Type de propriété	Resort
# Emplois	47

À propos de EOS Hospitality

A New Dawn for Hospitality

EOS Hospitality manages a collection of distinctive hotels, resorts and dining outlets across the United States, partnering with owners to maximize the potential of every asset. We believe that exceptional hospitality is a business advantage. By combining strategic operations, revenue optimization, and a guest-centric approach, we create memorable experiences that strengthen performance, build brand loyalty, and drive long-term value. Every decision we make is guided by a commitment to excellence — for our owners, our teams, and the guests we serve.

Make An Impact

Build A Career As Exceptional As You

Join a community of more than 4,000 ambitious, thoughtful hospitality professionals delivering exceptional guest experiences across the U.S. At EOS, we encourage creativity, ownership, and problem-solving at all levels of the organization, and we are committed to weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our business.