Chef, Exec

Huntsville, AL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $70,400.00 - $97,100.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

competitive salary

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid Time Off

Uniforms Provided

team member hotel discount program

Job Description

Ascent Hospitality is a distinguished hotel management company known for its extensive portfolio of hotels and a dynamic pipeline of new properties and acquisitions. The company stands out not just by the size of its holdings but by its commitment to people — both its guests and its dedicated team members. Ascent Hospitality’s culture is deeply rooted in creating memorable experiences, fostering collaboration, and nurturing a unified purpose among employees at all levels. The company prioritizes a work environment where teamwork, strong communication, and leadership are key pillars, making it an exciting and rewarding place to grow a career in hospitality.

Ascent Hospitality is currently seeking a uniquely qualified Executive Chef to join its leadership team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the highest standards of food service across the hotel’s culinary operations. The Executive Chef will be responsible for developing and executing innovative menus that delight guests and uphold the company’s standards of excellence. This position requires expertise in managing kitchen staff members — including hiring, training, motivating, and providing continuous coaching — to build a team that consistently produces exceptional cuisine. Additionally, the Executive Chef will collaborate closely with other hotel departments to maintain smooth operations and excellent guest satisfaction.

Besides culinary excellence, the role demands a focus on regulatory compliance, adhering to federal, state, and local guidelines on food safety and sanitation. The Executive Chef will oversee inventory management, cost control, and kitchen equipment maintenance to optimize operations and meet financial goals. Being a strategic thinker with strong budgeting and scheduling skills is essential to ensure efficiency and a positive work atmosphere. This is a salaried leadership position offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid time off, uniforms, and exclusive team member discounts at hotels.

Joining Ascent Hospitality as an Executive Chef offers a unique opportunity to impact high-volume, upscale hotel food services by bringing creativity, discipline, and leadership to the culinary team, ensuring the guests have an unforgettable dining experience while supporting the company’s vision of personalized service and teamwork.

Job Requirements

4+ years of kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant or hotel restaurant operation and at least one sous chef position
Must have excellent customer service skills
Must obtain food handler's certificate within 30 days of hire
Must obtain ServSafe certification within 30 days if not certified
Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a strong focus on customer satisfaction
Must be able to lead and motivate a team

Job Qualifications

4+ years of kitchen experience in a high volume restaurant or hotel restaurant operation and at least one sous chef position
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to think creatively and enlist support of management, peers and employees for ideas
Demonstrates teamwork and customer service focus
High energy and positive demeanor
Strong organizational, budgeting, scheduling and problem-solving skills
Requires mathematical development sufficient to be able to apply fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion
Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel
ability to learn Ascent Hospitality’s systems and protocols
High level of professionalism and integrity
works comfortably in corporate setting
Outstanding interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills
Valid drivers license or the ability to obtain one

Job Duties

Supervise the preparation and presentation of all food items, ensuring that all items are prepared and presented to Ascent Hospitality standards of excellence
Manage the culinary staff in order to retain and motivate employees
hire, schedule, train, develop, empower, coach, and counsel employees
conduct performance and salary reviews
resolve problems
provide open communications and recommend discipline and termination as appropriate in coordination with the Food and Beverage Director
Maintain sanitation standards in accordance with all brand standards as well as federal, state, and local regulations throughout all Food and Beverage operations
Ensure that all equipment is well maintained and remains functional
Control food cost by inventory controls, purchasing wisely, pricing appropriately, portioning accurately, and limiting waste
Monitor inventory to ensure that stock is rotated properly to avoid loss due to spoilage and ensure reusable items are returned to stock
Schedule all kitchen employees in accordance with staffing guidelines and weekly forecast
Practice safety standards and report all unsafe conditions to the proper person
Review financial transactions and monitor budget to ensure efficient operation, and to ensure expenditures stay within budget limitations in coordination with the Property Food and Beverage Director and Hotel General Manager