Executive Sous Chef

Executive Sous Chef

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 Resort with 375 Rooms 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.