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Culinary Director Chef Jobs in Boca Raton, FL (NOW HIRING)

Your Growth Path Director of Food & Beverage - Regional Director of Food & Beverage Your Focus ... Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts and/or one to two years' experience as an Executive Chef.

Executive Chef

Fort Lauderdale, FL

$68K - $94K/yr

Your Growth Path Director of Food & Beverage - Regional Director of Food & Beverage Your Focus ... Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts and/or one to two years' experience as an Executive Chef.

Executive Sous Chef

Delray Beach, FL · On-site

$61K - $77K/yr

Three years of exempt kitchen/culinary management experience at a FULL-SERVICE, UPSCALE restaurant ... Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary. * Ensures ...

Executive Sous Chef

Delray Beach, FL · On-site

$61K - $77K/yr

Three years of exempt kitchen/culinary management experience at a FULL-SERVICE, UPSCALE restaurant ... Fill in for the Executive Chef in planning and directing food preparation when necessary. * Ensures ...

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How much do culinary director chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for culinary director chef in Boca Raton, FL is $23.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.96 and $29.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Culinary Director Chef vs Executive Chef?

AspectCulinary Director ChefExecutive Chef
Credentials Culinary degree, culinary certifications Culinary degree, culinary certifications
Work Environment Overseeing multiple restaurants or food service operations, strategic planning Managing kitchen operations, menu creation, staff supervision
Industry Usage Hospitality, large food service companies, corporate dining Hotels, restaurants, resorts
Search & Comparison Often compared for leadership roles in culinary management Commonly searched for kitchen leadership roles

The Culinary Director Chef and Executive Chef roles both require culinary expertise and certifications. However, the Culinary Director Chef typically focuses on strategic oversight across multiple locations or large food operations, while the Executive Chef manages daily kitchen operations and staff. Understanding these distinctions helps candidates identify the right career path or job opportunity in the culinary industry.

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Infographic showing various Culinary Director Chef job openings in Boca Raton, FL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,611 per year, or $23.4 per hour.

Executive Chef

HHM Hotels

Fort Lauderdale, FL

$85K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


HHM Hotels rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 108 rated hotels


Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Executive Chef

Manage the kitchen operations in accordance with established guest service, food quality and sustainability standards.


Your Growth Path

Director of Food & Beverage – Regional Director of Food & Beverage

Your Focus

  • Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
  • Establish priorities and assign production and preparation tasks to staff to execute.
  • Review daily menu specials, banquet event orders and inventory food items for daily use.
  • Requisition day’s supplies and ensure they are received and stored correctly. Communicate needs with purchasing and storeroom personnel.
  • Ensure quality of products received.
  • Meet with the Executive Steward to review equipment needs, banquet plate-up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, and health/safety and sanitation follow-up.
  • Ensure each kitchen work area is stocked with specified tools, supplies,equipment and that recipe cards, production schedules, plating
    guides and photography are posted and current.
  • Ensure staff prepares menu items following recipes and yield guides, in accordance with department standards.Develop new menu items,
    test and write recipes.
  • Observe guest reactions and confer with service staff to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Conduct frequent walk-throughs of each kitchen area and direct respective personnel to correct any deficiencies.
  • Assist catering department with developing special menus for functions; meet with clients as requested.
  • Review sales and food cost daily and ensure that excess items are utilized efficiently.
  • Prepare weekly work schedules for all kitchen personnel in accordance with staffing guidelines and forecasted labor costs.
  • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
  • Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

  • Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts and/or one to two years’ experience as an Executive Chef.
  • Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation along with menu concept and design.

Work Environment and Context

  • Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays and weekends.
  • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It


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