Executive Chef: Windstar Naples Bay, Naples FL

Executive Chef:
Windstar on Naples Bay, Naples FL

EXECUTIVE CHEF PROFILE:
WINDSTAR ON NAPLES BAY –
NAPLES, FL

Windstar on Naples Bay, located less than three miles from 5th Avenue in the heart of Naples, is seeking a new Executive Chef who will lead all culinary operations with passion, creativity, and a commitment to excellence within a cohesive, kind, and collaborative team culture. Recently remodeled, the Club features modern facilities with two floors of dining venues and event spaces, and two full kitchens.

The Executive Chef will be a visible, hands‑on leader who inspires the culinary team, elevates menu development, and delivers exceptional dining experiences for members and guests. Ideal candidates will bring proven experience in high‑volume, seasonal, and multi‑outlet private clubs, demonstrating the ability to balance refined à la carte service with private event execution while fostering teamwork, consistency, and a positive kitchen environment aligned with the Club’s values and vision.

Nestled in the heart of Naples, Windstar stands apart as the only private club offering championship golf along the bay. Founded by Members who envisioned a welcoming, unpretentious environment, Windstar is a place where you can truly belong.

Club amenities include a Tom Fazio‑designed 18‑hole golf course with bayside practice facilities, tennis and bocce courts, and diverse indoor/outdoor dining venues, including a private Wine Room, multiple event spaces, and Marketplace. In addition to the Club’s amenities, all Members have access to the Windstar Community private Keewaydin Island beach, accessible via a 40‑passenger pontoon shuttle adds to the club’s distinctive coastal charm.

Members enjoy a vibrant, casual‑by‑design lifestyle with exceptional dining, social events, and activities that celebrate Naples’ coastal spirit. Annual Food & Beverage revenues exceed $2.4 million, generated from à la carte dining, a robust calendar of Social events, Member private events, and Member‑sponsored events.

Windstar has been recognized among the Distinguished Clubs of America, America’s Healthiest Clubs, Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, Gulfshore Business Magazine’s Best Private Clubs, and holds Blue‑Zone certification. Whether it’s a sunset dinner on the bay, a family day on Keewaydin Island, or one of the famous Concerts on the Bay, Windstar is the perfect backdrop for life’s most treasured moments.

• 600 Members (350 Golf and 250 Social)
• 67 Average Age of Membership
• 45% Average Food Cost
• 70,000 Covers Per Year
• Average 3‑5 Weddings a year
• 25 Approximate Direct/Indirect Culinary Employees
• The Club uses Jonas for its Accounting & POS

Windstar on Naples Bay offers a variety of dining experiences that showcase both culinary excellence and a welcoming club atmosphere. The 1700 Grille, open daily with both lunch and dinner service Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., features a coastal casual à la carte menu and an engaging open kitchen that brings the energy of the culinary team to the forefront.

The Veranda, open Wednesday through Saturday evenings and Thursday through Sunday lunch, provides a coastal, elegant setting for dinner service and can accommodate approximately 120 members. The Bayview Dining Room serves as the main event space for Club and private events, focused on Member events during peak season. The largest event of the year is the Clubhouse Party, which has a different theme each year and takes over the entire clubhouse with approximately 500 attendees.

For intimate occasions, the Wine Room hosts private dinners for up to 14 guests and is popular among members of the club’s active wine program, which includes personal wine lockers and a dedicated Wine Club Manager.

The Executive Chef will report directly to the Assistant General Manager and work collaboratively with all department heads, including the F&B Director, F&B Managers, Wine Club Manager, and Catering & Events Manager. The culinary team includes an Executive Sous Chef, Banquet Chef,…