Executive Chef of Residences

The Ritz-Carlton, located at 2300 PGA Blvd, West Palm Beach, Florida, is a distinguished luxury hospitality brand recognized globally for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences. As part of Marriott International's prestigious portfolio, The Ritz-Carlton sets the standard for rare and special luxury service through its dedication to quality, elegance, and personalized hospitality. This establishment prides itself on creating lasting memories by fostering a culture of creativity, thoughtfulness, and compassion among its associates. With more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton employs top hospitality professionals who are empowered to deliver excellence in every aspect of guest care and comfort. The brand's foundation is its renowned Gold Standards, which include the Employee Promise, Credo, and Service Values. These principles guide every team member in producing gracious, thoughtful, and memorable service outcomes. Joining The Ritz-Carlton means being part of a global team where individuals can find purpose, build meaningful careers, and grow personally and professionally.

This full-time management role is focused on overseeing the comprehensive kitchen and front-of-house beverage operations for the restaurant and pool at the West Palm Beach property. Reporting under the Food and Beverage and Culinary category, the position commands a strong leadership presence to ensure the smooth functioning and financial success of all food service areas. The annual pay range for this position is $90,000 to $115,000, inclusive of bonus eligibility. The successful candidate will be accountable for the overall success of daily kitchen operations, demonstrating culinary expertise and leading the team to deliver consistent, high-quality food and exceptional guest satisfaction.

In this role, the individual will supervise multiple kitchen areas including banquets, room service, restaurants, bar/lounge, and the employee cafeteria as well as managing all support areas like the dish room and purchasing. They will be responsible for staff development, maintaining sanitation and food safety standards, and ensuring that guest service expectations are met or exceeded. By embodying integrity, excellent communication, and sound business decision-making, the manager will foster a positive, cooperative work environment that encourages collaboration and mutual respect. The individual will also set performance goals, monitor expenditures, and participate in budgeting processes to optimize financial performance across culinary operations.

The role requires strategic menu development, quality control of all food products, creative food presentation, and adherence to strict food handling and sanitation protocols. Exceptional customer service is a priority, with the manager providing leadership in hospitality, coaching staff on guest interactions, and responding to customer feedback to continuously improve the dining experience. Additionally, the manager handles human resource functions including employee coaching, training, performance appraisals, and disciplinary procedures in alignment with established policies.

Joining The Ritz-Carlton team means committing to uphold its legacy of luxury hospitality through the Gold Standards and advancing within one of the world’s leading hotel brands. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced culinary professional with a passion for excellence to contribute to a world-class operation and develop as a leader within a supportive and award-winning environment.