Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are currently seeking a
Complex/Area Executive Chef for the beautiful Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club and Courtyard Faro Blanco Resort.
The
Complex/Area Executive Chef is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of all culinary operations across Faro Blanco Resort & Yacht Club, Curio Collection by Hilton, and Courtyard by Marriott Faro Blanco Resort. Reporting directly to the Complex/Area General Manager and partnering closely with the Complex/Area Director of Food & Beverage, this position oversees all restaurant, banquet, catering, poolside, and special event culinary operations. The Complex/Area Executive Chef is accountable for delivering exceptional food quality, innovative menu development, consistent execution, and elevated plate presentation standards while driving financial performance through effective cost controls and labor management. This leader will develop and mentor culinary teams, establish culinary standards and operating procedures, ensure food safety and sanitation compliance, and create distinctive dining experiences that enhance guest satisfaction and strengthen the market position of both resorts. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with culinary creativity, a passion for mentoring talent, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of the guest dining experience.
Requirements
- Culinary degree from an accredited culinary institution or equivalent professional culinary training preferred.
- Minimum of 8 to 10 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including at least 3 to 5 years as an Executive Chef overseeing multiple outlets within a full-service resort, luxury hotel, destination resort, or upscale hospitality environment.
- Proven success leading high-volume culinary operations including restaurants, bars, banquets, catering, weddings, special events, and poolside dining venues.
- Demonstrated expertise in food cost management, inventory control, purchasing, menu engineering, waste reduction, and labor productivity management.
- Strong track record of achieving financial goals through disciplined cost control practices while maintaining exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction.
- Extensive experience in creative menu development, including seasonal offerings, locally inspired cuisine, special event menus, banquet packages, and innovative dining concepts that drive guest engagement and revenue growth.
- Exceptional knowledge of plate presentation, food aesthetics, culinary trends, and dining experience design, with a commitment to consistency and execution across all culinary outlets.
- Proven ability to develop standardized recipes, portion controls, production systems, and quality assurance programs.
- Experience effectively managing culinary budgets, forecasting, capital planning, and operational expenses.
- Strong leadership experience directing large culinary teams, including Sous Chefs, outlet chefs, banquet chefs, stewards, and line-level culinary associates.
- Comprehensive understanding of food safety, sanitation standards, HACCP principles, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience working within branded hotel environments; familiarity with Hilton and Marriott standards preferred.
- Excellent communication, organizational, coaching, and team-building skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced resort environment while balancing creativity, operational consistency, and profitability.
The OFFER:In return, you are rewarded with a competitive compensation package including competitive pay, On-Demand Pay - Your Pay before Payday, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401k plan with employer matching, Paid Time Off, holidays, and Discounted Food & Hotel Discounts at Noble House Hotels & Resorts nationwide. This position is eligible for quarterly/annual bonus potential.
Salary Description
$115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
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