Executive Chef

ABOUT OTTINE MINERAL SPRINGS:

Ottine Mineral Springs, nestled beside Palmetto State Park, is a historic treasure renowned for its rich legacy and commitment to health and wellness. Our extraordinary waters are rich in natural minerals and have long been known to promote relaxation, reduce stress and support overall well-being. Today, we carry on this tradition by offering a peaceful retreat where guests can experience the rejuvenating power of these waters in a calming setting that only nature can provide.

POSITION:

EXECUTIVE CHEF Ottine Mineral Springs is seeking a talented and driven Executive Chef to lead all back-of-house culinary operations. This role is responsible for ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and kitchen efficiency while supporting the overall vision of the Food + Beverage program. The Executive Chef will oversee all kitchen staff, food preparation, and culinary systems.

This position requires some nights, weekends, and holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead all day-to-day back-of-house kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food preparation and presentation.
• Execute and maintain menus in alignment with the brand, seasonality, and guest expectations.
• Ensure consistency in recipes, portioning, and plating standards.
• Collaborate with the Food + Beverage Manager on menu updates, specials, and culinary direction.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise all back-of-house staff.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and team-oriented kitchen culture.
• Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and development for kitchen team members.
• Ensure proper staffing levels to support operational needs.
• Oversee inventory management, ordering, and vendor relationships.
• Monitor food + labor costs; implement strategies to meet budget goals.
• Minimize waste and optimize kitchen processes for efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation during all service periods.
• Maintain strict adherence to all health, safety, and sanitization standards.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and company regulations.
• Conduct routine kitchen inspection and uphold cleanliness and organization.
• Partner closely with the Food + Beverage Manager to align kitchen operations with front-of-house service.
• Communicate effectively with leadership regarding performance, challenges, and opportunities.
• Support special events, programming, and seasonal initiatives as needed.
• Respond to guest feedback and proactively resolve service issues to ensure a positive guest experience.
• Have a thorough understanding of resort amenities and assist guests with questions and recommendations.
• Participate in operational and leadership meetings as needed.

Due to changing operational demands and the need to exceed customer expectations, it may be necessary to undertake various functions that are not specifically related to this position. This individual may be required to carry out additional tasks and duties as needed or as directed. Additionally, employee responsibilities and job descriptions are subject to review and modification.