Heyday Cookshop

Heyday Cookshop is a chef-driven restaurant and residency platform opening in Naples, Florida in 2026, founded by James Beard Award semifinalist Chef Kayla Pfeiffer. Built as a modern “cookshop,” Heyday is designed to be in constant motion shaped by visiting chefs, evolving menus, and the energy of collaboration.
At its core, Heyday brings together a rotating lineup of chefs from across the country for immersive residencies, where they work alongside our team to create menus rooted in Southwest Florida’s agriculture and Gulf seafood. The goal is not replication, but interpretation each chef leaves their mark while contributing to a larger, shared identity.
The space also features a hi-fi listening bar centered around analog sound, with a beverage program focused on natural wines, vermouth, and thoughtful cocktails. Every detail from the food to the music is designed to create an experience that feels alive, intentional, and deeply human.
We’re building a team of cooks and hospitality professionals who are curious, disciplined, and driven to grow. Heyday is a place for people who want to be part of something evolving where standards are high, ideas are challenged, and the work is taken seriously without taking ourselves too seriously.