Chef de Cuisine, Sunseeker Resort, Charlotte Harbor, FL by DZA

Incredible culinary career opportunities with Sunseeker Resort, Charlotte Harbor, FL, exclusively conducted by DZA.

The Sunseeker Resort is looking for multiple career professionals to lead various Chef de Cuisine positions in advance of its Grand Opening this Fall, 2023.

There will be seven (7) free standing signature restaurants – Each location will have their own Chef de Cuisine (more a free-standing outlet Executive Chef) and will report to the Resort Executive Chef Kory Foltz.

The highly anticipated Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor unveils an unforgettable dining collection and innovative beverage program. The resort will feature 20 first of its-kind, wholly owned and branded food, and beverage concepts, which include seven signature restaurants, 11 bars and lounges and a food hall spanning 25,000 square feet. Set upon the Peace River, the waterfront resort will showcase fine and casual dining options with everything one could want including a modern steakhouse, a trattoria-style Italian restaurant, coastal Mexican restaurant, an immersive stadium inspired sports bar, a full-service in-house patisserie, beautiful outdoor dining and much more.

ABOUT SUNSEEKER RESORT CHARLOTTE HARBOR

Opening October 2023, Florida’s newest luxury resort located in Charlotte Harbor is the first resort property of Sunseeker Resorts, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company. Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor occupies over 22 waterfront acres with 785 guestrooms, including 189 Signature Sunsuites™. Set upon the Peace River and Florida’s Gulf Coast, this premier resort offers 20 original dining and bar concepts: including seven standalone restaurants and a 25,000-square-foot food hall experience. Additional hotel amenities include a waterfront promenade, two unique rooftop and waterfront pool experiences, 60,000-square-feet of combined convention space, full-service spa and salon, a 7,100-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness center with four group exercise studios with specialty instructor-led classes, seven retail and market shops and an 18-hole championship-level golf club exclusive to hotel guests only. The resort is conveniently located within a short drive of Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, Tampa, St. Petersburg-Clearwater, and Sarasota airports. For more information, visit www.SunseekerResorts.com.

Sunseeker Resort’s “One-of-a-Kind Culinary Portfolio”

Various concepts include:

Maury’s Steak, Seafood & Spirits – an elevated seafood and steakhouse open nightly for dinner – Seating Capacity: 255

Stretto Coastal Italian Table – an indoor and outdoor casual trattoria open nightly for dinner offering guests approachable Italian cuisine with freshly made pastas, flatbreads, Italian-inspired seafood and meat dishes, and farm-to-table fresh ingredients – Seating Capacity: 300

Blue Lime Modern Coastal Mexican – a contemporary Baja-inspired Mexican restaurant open nightly for dinner with picturesque views of Charlotte Harbor and Reflections Pool. Seating Capacity: 225

Allegiant Stadium Sports Table Tap – Allegiant’s very own sports brand, open daily for lunch, dinner and late-night sports action – Seating Capacity: 190

Half Cracked Tiki Shack – offering authentic Gulf Coast flavors with a nod to Caribbean.

“Island Life” – culture and décor celebrating coastal ocean living, featuring eclectic specialties such as bucket o’ shrimp, steamed clams, baked oysters, fresh grilled fish, in addition to burgers, ribs, and chicken – Seating Capacity: 185

Harbor Yards Food Hall – Harbor Yards Food Hall is the centerpiece of Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor’s culinary experience. 180-degree waterfront views with indoor and outdoor seating including a fire pit and beer garden while savoring fare from any of the 11 uniquely curated concepts.

Aviator’s Club – Clubhouse Restaurant – Aileron Golf Club will offer a private course exclusive to hotel patrons only. The newly imagined golf club will boast a 10,500-square-foot luxe clubhouse, including the Aviators Club, a full-service restaurant & bar.

AILERON GOLF CLUB

Designed by Florida Native, Kipp Schulties, golf course architect and former collegiate golfer, Aileron Golf Club will make its fully reimagined debut in 2023 offering a brand new 10,000 square foot clubhouse, restaurant, bar, and pro shop. With experience designing over 40 golf courses, Kipp and his team of designing and planning experts are committed to developing championship-quality golf course facilities that create enjoyment and challenge. Aileron Golf Club will deliver the ultimate resort-level golf experience.

Candidate Qualifications:

• The position requires leadership and a solid foundation with a la carte and banquet experience in quality kitchens. Team culture is extremely important to the management team.
• The Resort will hire professionals committed to being the best in the business supported by a history of lifelong learning and current culinary trends.
• The Chef de Cuisines will become a part of the resort management team and participate in departmental meetings, etc.
• The CDC is able to delegate, establish procedures for departmental cost control and is an amazing cook.
• He/she will evaluate menus, develop training materials/program, onboard staff, train and deploy through opening.
• In addition, there is an administrative component to the positions.
• This is an opportunity to create a brand, not just open a hotel. What you do now affects the future and there are no limits for growth.
• Ensures that high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and safety are maintained throughout all kitchen areas at all times.

Initial Priorities that the CDC needs to focus on when he/she is on-board.

• Help develop menus/collateral
• Hire/Train and onboard staff
• Setup of kitchen operating supplies
• Testing all menu items/ R&D Additional Information:
• Anticipated Annual Food Sales $30 MM; Total F&B Sales $55 MM.
• The Resort anticipates a sales mix of 70% A La Carte and 30% banquet.
• There will be 220 Culinary Staff and 165 Stewards supported by a generous labor budget.
• Anticipate (18) Sous Chefs, One to three in each area depending on how many meal periods open. A full-service Bakery and Pastry Department with Executive Pastry Chef. A Banquet Chef, Chief Steward and Purchasing Department.
• The Resort will include (18) Kitchens, Banquet/GM/Main/8 Restaurants/Food Hall/Bakery/etc. New kitchens with new equipment. Jade ranges, Alto Shaam Combis, Hobart dish machines, Pitco fryers, etc. Future plan in place for maintenance and replacement purchases.
• Banquets. Sunseeker Resort will have 26 Private Rooms with a seating capacity from 25 to 1,200. The largest sit-down event will be 1,200 guests.
• The Club operates (12) months annually with year-round – occupancy driven by airline guests. Consistent occupancy for the most part.
• Chef de Cuisines will report to the Executive Sous Chefs and Executive Chef and work closely with the Restaurant General Managers, Catering Sales Team, Finance Team, Procurement Team and Human Resources.

A compensation package that will include a competitive base salary and performance bonus annually based off assigned KPI’s. Benefits include medical insurance, family coverage, dental insurance, life insurance, 401K with match and vacation. Relocation allowance is available. Interested individuals should send resumes, a well-conceived cover letter, and supporting information (a digital Portfolio is encouraged)  Click Here to upload your information.

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Work with Denise Zanchelli and her team of proven culinary professionals to help advance your career.

Contact Daniel Hugelier, CMC, chefdancmc@charter.net  Bill Schulz, MCM​ bill@waschulz.com  or Denise Zanchelli directly at denise@meyersassociates.com