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Sunflower Beach is a luxury boutique resort community located just steps from the beach in Port Aransas, Texas. We’re seeking an experienced, dependable, and passionate Chef to lead food operations at Turtle’s Poolside Grill, our resort’s poolside dining venue.

This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in delivering exceptional food, maintaining high standards, and creating memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced resort environment.

Kitchen Leadership & Daily Operations

• Prepare and execute menu items with consistency and attention to detail
• Manage daily kitchen setup, prep work, and service operations
• Ensure food is delivered accurately, efficiently, and to established standards
• Maintain an organized, clean, and productive kitchen environment
• Support smooth service during both routine operations and high-volume periods

Food Quality & Guest Experience

• Deliver high-quality food that reflects the Sunflower Beach brand
• Maintain consistency in presentation, taste, and portioning
• Monitor freshness and product quality at all times
• Take ownership of every dish leaving the kitchen
• Contribute to a positive and elevated guest experience

Food Safety & Compliance

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen
• Properly label, rotate, and store food products
• Ensure safe food handling procedures are consistently followed
• Maintain required certifications, including a Texas Food Handler Certificate

Inventory & Cost Management

• Monitor inventory levels and communicate ordering needs
• Minimize waste and manage product usage responsibly
• Maintain storage areas and inventory systems
• Support profitability while maintaining quality standards

Teamwork & Communication

• Work closely with management, bartenders, pool staff, and resort leadership
• Communicate operational needs, equipment concerns, and inventory shortages proactively
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment
• Remain adaptable and solution-focused during busy service periods

At Sunflower Beach, we pride ourselves on delivering a luxury guest experience. Successful team members understand that:

• Cleanliness and organization are non-negotiable
• Consistency matters on every plate
• Preparation is key to successful service
• Food safety standards are always followed
• Communication and teamwork are essential
• Why Join Sunflower Beach?
• Work in a beautiful beachfront resort environment
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a unique dining experience
• Supportive team culture
• Fast-paced, rewarding hospitality atmosphere

If you’re passionate about food, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a growing luxury resort destination, we’d love to hear from you.

• Previous kitchen or chef experience preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Attention to detail and commitment to consistency
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-temperature kitchen environment
• Reliable, professional, and accountable
• Weekend and holiday availability required