Executive Chef

Executive Chef – The Oyster Society

Marco Island, FL

The Oyster Society—Marco Island’s premier fine-dining seafood destination—is seeking a highly experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary operations. Consistently recognized as the island’s top restaurant, we are committed to seasonality, exceptional quality, and delivering a memorable guest experience grounded in teamwork and culinary excellence.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who excels in high-volume, fine-dining environments and thrives in a culture of professionalism, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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About the Role

As Executive Chef, you will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations in collaboration with the Corporate Executive Chef. You will drive culinary consistency, develop talent, uphold cost-control standards, and ensure flawless execution across every station. This position requires a dynamic leader with deep technical expertise, strong production management, and a refined hospitality mindset.

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What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage all back-of-house operations with a focus on quality, consistency, and efficiency

• Serve as a hands-on mentor, developing team members and strengthening kitchen culture

• Execute seasonal menus, maintain recipe standards, and ensure precise station performance

• Oversee inventory controls, purchasing, waste management, and labor cost optimization

• Ensure full compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations

• Partner with corporate culinary and operations teams to drive enterprise-wide alignment

• Maintain a clean, organized, disciplined kitchen environment at all times

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What You Bring

Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication and organizational capabilities

• A gracious and hospitality-focused leadership style

• Intellectual curiosity, emotional maturity, and sound judgment

• Commitment to coaching, developing, and advancing your team

• Ability to operate cleanly, efficiently, and with exceptional attention to detail

Professional Skills:

• Advanced mastery of culinary fundamentals (knife skills, butchery, sauces, fabrication, all kitchen stations)

• Fluency in financial reporting and operational KPIs

• Proven track record driving team development and kitchen performance

• Strong mentoring mindset, inclusive of culinary interns and junior staff

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years in a high-volume fine-dining kitchen, with at least 3–4 years in a leadership role

• Culinary degree preferred

• Robust knowledge of food safety protocols and sanitation standards

• Working knowledge of HR practices and labor compliance

• Ability to lift 40 pounds and work 50+ hours per week as needed

• Spanish language skills a plus

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees

• Performance-based bonus programs

• A dynamic, collaborative, and innovative work environment

• Structured career progression and development pathways

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About Us

The Oyster Society is part of the CRG Restaurant Group, a hospitality organization committed to excellence, integrity, and creating memorable guest experiences. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, respect, and a shared commitment to delivering industry-leading culinary and service standards.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

CRG Restaurant Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in people and perspectives. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. For accommodation requests during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]