Executive Chef

HHM Hotels is a distinguished hospitality company known for its commitment to exceptional guest service, food quality, and sustainable practices. Established within the competitive hotel and food service industry, HHM Hotels emphasizes core values such as People Are Our Capability, Hearts That Serve, Only Excellence, Stay Nimble, and Own It. These values reflect the company culture and dedication to excellence, guiding all team members to deliver outstanding experiences. Managed by HHM Hotels, this position offers an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals who seek to grow their careers in a dynamic and supportive environment. HHM Hotels is recognized for fostering talent growth, providing clear career progression paths, and integrating sustainability into daily operations, which aligns with the EarthView program to promote environmental responsibility within food and beverage services.

We are actively seeking an Executive Chef to lead and manage kitchen operations in accordance with our established standards for guest satisfaction, food quality, and sustainability. This full-time role is pivotal in ensuring that our culinary offerings meet and exceed guests' expectations while maintaining high operational efficiency and safety standards. The Executive Chef will work closely with various departments, including purchasing, catering, and stewarding, to ensure seamless kitchen functionality and uphold the quality of all food products served across our establishments.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of culinary professionals by interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, coaching, and supporting kitchen associates to perform in alignment with HHM Hotels' brand and service standards. You will set priorities for production and preparation tasks, oversee inventory management, requisition supplies, and ensure proper storage and quality control of all items. Collaborating with the Executive Steward to review equipment needs and sanitation schedules will be part of your duties, guaranteeing that all kitchen environments operate safely and efficiently.

A key aspect of the Executive Chef position includes menu development, testing, and recipe formulation, with a focus on maintaining consistency and excellence in food presentation and preparation. You will monitor guest reactions and collaborate with the service team to enhance guest satisfaction continually. Frequent kitchen walk-throughs will enable you to direct personnel on best practices and address any operational deficiencies promptly.

Additionally, you will play a supportive role in catering by developing special menus for events and meeting clients as needed. Budgeting responsibilities include reviewing sales and food costs daily, maximizing the use of excess items to minimize waste, and preparing weekly staffing schedules in line with labor cost guidelines and forecasting.

The role requires adherence to HHM Hotels' EarthView sustainability program, promoting environmentally-conscious practices within the kitchen. Safety is paramount, with expectations to follow all MSDS and OSHA standards, practice safe work habits, and wear appropriate protective equipment.

This position offers a clear path for career advancement, including potential promotions to Director of Food & Beverage and Regional Director roles, making it an excellent opportunity for motivated culinary professionals seeking leadership development in the hospitality industry. If you are passionate about culinary excellence, guest satisfaction, and sustainable operations, HHM Hotels invites you to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and service.