Executive Chef - Resort

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties;
Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMID WORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.

At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:

Welcome to South Seas, a premier resort destination in the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio, located on the beautiful shores of Captiva Island, Florida. Featuring 279 guest rooms and over 7,000 sq ft of meeting and event space, South Seas spans 330 acres of coastal beauty, offering a truly unique setting for hospitality professionals.

At South Seas, team members have the opportunity to be part of a resort experience unlike any other, surrounded by pristine beaches, a thriving wildlife preserve, and a setting that showcases the best of Southwest Florida. From supporting memorable events to delivering exceptional guest experiences across the resort's diverse offerings, every role plays an important part in bringing the South Seas experience to life.

Joining our team means becoming part of a people-first culture that values teamwork, growth, and a passion for hospitality. Whether you're building your career in guest services, food and beverage, recreation, housekeeping, sales, or another department, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a unique island setting, we invite you to explore the opportunities available at South Seas and apply today.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

POSITION OVERVIEW The Executive Chef is responsible for leading culinary operations across the resort’s restaurants, banquets, employee dining, and other Food & Beverage operations. This position ensures the highest standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, sanitation, safety, and guest satisfaction while effectively managing labor, food costs, productivity, and operational efficiency.

The Executive Chef oversees menu development, culinary standards, staffing, training, budgeting, purchasing, and food production while partnering closely with Food & Beverage and resort leadership on banquets, special events, promotions, and other departmental initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join South Seas during a significant period of growth and expansion within our Food & Beverage operations. The Executive Chef will play an integral role in the opening of five new Food & Beverage venues while helping establish the culinary standards, operating structure, and team culture that will support the continued success of Food & Beverage operations across the resort.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Lead all culinary operations across resort restaurants, banquets, employee dining, and other Food & Beverage venues.

Ensure consistent execution of food quality, presentation, recipes, portioning, and culinary standards.

Provide hands-on culinary leadership during peak service periods and ensure efficient execution across all outlets.

Lead, coach, develop, and hold culinary…