Executive Chef

EXECUTIVE CHEF
Flagler Station Steakhouse – Islamorada, Florida
Lead a Premier Steakhouse in the Beautiful Florida Keys

Flagler Station Steakhouse , part of the Whale Harbor Group Restaurants , is seeking an exceptional Executive Chef to lead our culinary team. This is an opportunity for a passionate, innovative, and highly skilled chef to make a lasting impact at one of the Florida Keys' premier dining destinations.

We are looking for a chef who is committed to culinary excellence, disciplined kitchen operations, and developing a team that consistently delivers an outstanding guest experience.

What You'll Do

• Lead all daily kitchen operations with a hands-on leadership style.
• Develop, mentor, and inspire a high-performing culinary team.
• Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Create seasonal features and innovative specials while preserving the restaurant's steakhouse identity.
• Manage food costs, labor costs, purchasing, and inventory to meet financial goals.
• Ensure compliance with all sanitation, food safety, and health department standards.
• Oversee scheduling, hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Build strong relationships with vendors and maintain product quality.
• Maintain recipe consistency, portion control, and kitchen organization.
• Work closely with the Director of Operations and ownership to continually improve the guest experience and restaurant profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef experience in an upscale, full-service restaurant or steakhouse.
• Strong background in premium steaks, seafood, sauces, and classic culinary techniques.
• Proven success managing food cost, labor, inventory, and kitchen profitability.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience developing kitchen systems, SOPs, recipes, and training programs.
• Ability to lead calmly and effectively in a high-volume environment.
• ServSafe Manager Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Culinary degree is preferred but not required with equivalent experience.

Preferred Experience

• Fine dining or upscale steakhouse experience.
• Dry-aging, butchery, and premium beef knowledge.
• Wine and food pairing knowledge.
• Experience with inventory and recipe costing systems.
• Multi-unit or luxury hospitality experience is a plus.

We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health benefits available based on eligibility.
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
• Career advancement opportunities within the expanding Whale Harbor Group Restaurants.
• The opportunity to work and live in the beautiful Florida Keys.

Why Flagler Station Steakhouse?

Flagler Station Steakhouse is committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience through outstanding cuisine, genuine hospitality, and impeccable service. We are building a culinary culture focused on excellence, creativity, consistency, and teamwork. If you're ready to lead a talented team and help shape the future of one of the Keys' premier steakhouses, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Whale Harbor Group Restaurants family.

Flagler Station Steakhouse
Whale Harbor Group Restaurants
Islamorada, Florida

Equal Opportunity Employer