Executive Chef

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $62,700.00 - $86,300.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Daily Pay
telemedicine
Health Insurance
Life insurance
401k plan
Paid parental leave
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program
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Job Description

Schulte Hospitality Group is a renowned hospitality organization dedicated to delivering exceptional service and authentic hospitality experiences. Rooted deeply in a culture that values respect, authenticity, and prioritizing the needs of customers and team members alike, Schulte Hospitality Group stands out as a leader in the industry. Their mission emphasizes making a positive and meaningful impact through every interaction while fostering an environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Operating as a division of Schulte Companies, this group benefits from decades of multi-generational knowledge and experience, successfully managing a diverse portfolio that includes more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Their brands range from internationally recognized names such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt to boutique and lifestyle properties, offering a dynamic and varied hospitality landscape.

The open role of Executive Chef at Schulte Hospitality Group is a unique opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to influence the food and beverage culture of a thriving hospitality company. This role involves both strategic and hands-on responsibilities, focusing on long- and short-term planning for the kitchen and culinary departments, managing procurement and kitchen operations to ensure quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. The Executive Chef will lead, motivate, and develop kitchen staff through hiring, training, coaching, and performance management, ensuring a work environment that promotes safety and excellence. They will also have the critical function of designing and implementing menus that align with corporate guidelines and contribute to revenue growth and restaurant profitability. Attention to detail, including maintaining sanitation standards complying with federal, state, corporate, and franchise regulations, is paramount. Additionally, the Executive Chef will support the company’s safety initiatives and sustain budget goals through labor and food cost controls.

Joining Schulte Hospitality Group means being part of a company that prioritizes an inclusive, development-oriented workplace where employee engagement and empowerment are at the forefront. They offer a flexible and supportive work environment enhanced by robust benefits such as daily pay, telemedicine access starting day one, multiple health and life insurance options, a matched 401k retirement plan, paid parental leave, holiday pay, pet insurance, and more. Their commitment to career growth and well-being ensures that the Executive Chef role is not just a job but a meaningful and rewarding career path within a recognized leader in the hospitality sector. Compensation specifics are to be discussed during the interview process, reflecting the importance of this position within the company structure.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Minimum of three years of experience in a culinary leadership role
  • Food safety certification preferred
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Team player
  • Ability to exceed expectations of guests

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Minimum of three years of experience in a culinary leadership role
  • Food safety certification preferred
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Ability to develop and implement menus
  • Knowledge of kitchen sanitation and safety standards
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Job Duties

  • Responsible for long- and short-term planning and day-to-day operations of the kitchen and related culinary departments
  • Manage associates and managers in the kitchen to attract, retain and motivate employees while ensuring a safe work environment
  • Hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel kitchen staff and conduct performance and salary reviews
  • Plan and manage procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective manner
  • Monitor and control maintenance and sanitation of kitchen, equipment and related areas to meet or exceed federal, state, corporate, and franchise standards
  • Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department's budget and control labor and food costs to meet or exceed objectives
  • Develop and implement menus and backup within corporate guidelines to improve revenues and profit margins
  • Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and expenses
  • Perform other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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