Executive Chef

About Castaway:

Castaway is a premier dining destination known for its stunning views, innovative cuisine, and exceptional hospitality. As part of Specialty Restaurants Corporation, we are committed to delivering a 5-star experience for our teams, guests, and communities. Guided by our core values of PRIDE—Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Evolving— we create a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous growth. At Castaway, we don’t just serve meals—we craft memorable experiences that bring people together through outstanding service, culinary creativity, and a passion for hospitality.

We are seeking a dedicated Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate our offerings to new heights. If you excel in high-volume environments, have extensive banquet experience, and are an inspiring leader, we want to meet you!

Competitive Benefits:

• Industry-leading compensation plus bonus program
• Comprehensive Health Plans that include, a variety of medical and dental plans, employer contribution HAS for yourself and dependents.
• Variety of Supplemental Benefit Plans for life’s unknowns
• 401k with annual employer match after 12 months (ER match 25% of the first 5% contribution)
• Employer paid life Insurance throughout the length of employment
• Monthly Reward Dollars to use at various company locations.
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year
• Paid/Floating holidays for 5 major holidays
• 24 hours paid Sick Time renewed yearly
• Education Assistance Program (EdAP) for hospitality related education growth
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to assist with work life balance
• Management Referral Program with up to a $4,000 payout for qualifying management positions

What You’ll Do:

• Culinary Leadership: Develop and execute an innovative and seasonal menu that aligns with Castaway’s reputation for excellence, catering to both à la carte dining and large-scale events.
• High-Volume Expertise: Ensure seamless execution during peak service hours in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.
• Special Events Excellence: Oversee the design and preparation of menus for weddings, corporate events, and other special occasions, maintaining exceptional quality and attention to detail.
• Team Management: Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing kitchen team, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and efficiency.
• Operational Excellence: Manage all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Budget & Cost Control: Monitor food costs, labor budgets, and inventory to maximize profitability while maintaining premium standards.
• Guest Experience: Collaborate with the front-of-house and events teams to deliver memorable dining and banquet experiences that exceed guest expectations.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven extensive experience as an Executive Chef or above in a high-volume, upscale restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Experience as a Chef managing BOH operations at a venue brining in a minimum of 15MM in F&B revenue is highly preferred.
• Extensive banquet and catering experience, with a demonstrated ability to design and execute menus for large-scale events.
• A culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Expertise in menu development, food trends, and presentation techniques.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets, control costs, and analyze performance metrics.
• Passion for sustainability, seasonal ingredients, and innovative culinary techniques.
• The ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check.