SkyBridge Luxury & Associates has partnered with a prestigious luxury beach resort in Naples, Florida, to source a visionary Executive Chef. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a culinary leader to oversee the resort’s diverse dining portfolio, including fine dining, casual outlets, pool and beach venues, banquets, and in-room dining.
The Executive Chef will be responsible for setting the culinary vision, leading a high-performing kitchen team, and curating dining experiences that reflect the resort’s ultra-luxury standards. This role requires a hands-on leader who excels at balancing creativity, consistency, and financial performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years of progressive culinary leadership, with at least 5 years as an Executive Chef in a luxury resort or Forbes Five-Star environment.
• Proven success in multi-outlet operations and large-scale banquet execution.
• Strong background in menu innovation, sustainability, and cost control.
• Experience leading diverse, multicultural culinary teams in high-volume luxury settings.
• Passion for hospitality, guest service, and creating memorable dining experiences.
• Culinary degree or equivalent training; certifications preferred.

• Lead and inspire the culinary team across all restaurants, lounges, banquets, poolside and beachfront outlets, and IRD.
• Design and execute innovative, seasonal menus highlighting local and sustainable ingredients.
• Partner with F&B leadership to deliver Forbes Five-Star guest experiences and unique culinary activations.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations including food preparation, quality control, sanitation, and safety compliance.
• Manage financial performance: food cost, labor cost, forecasting, and P&L responsibility.
• Recruit, mentor, and train culinary staff, building a culture of excellence, teamwork, and creativity.
• Collaborate with the resort’s Executive Committee on special events, weddings, banquets, and VIP functions.
• Ensure consistency in service delivery, menu engineering, and presentation across all outlets.