Executive Chef

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is a distinguished leader in the hospitality industry, renowned for offering exceptional guest experiences across its portfolio of properties. As a company that prioritizes both guest satisfaction and associate well-being, Crescent Hotels & Resorts has built a reputation for fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. They emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion through open and honest conversations, dedicated training, and promoting diverse talent. This commitment contributes to a workplace culture where all associates feel valued and empowered. The company’s benefits package is comprehensive and competitive, featuring highly competitive wages, a robust benefit plan for eligible associates and their families, a 401K matching program, flexible scheduling to balance work and personal life, and attractive travel discounts across Crescent managed properties in North America, encouraging associates to embrace their sense of adventure and curiosity. Crescent Hotels & Resorts cultivates a strong sense of belonging amongst its team members, celebrating individuality and fostering growth opportunities through best-in-class learning and development programs, as well as health and wellness initiatives. Their focus on creating an environment where associates can bring their true selves to work every day reinforces their mission of care, belonging, and encouraging every team member to shine bright in their careers.

The Executive Chef role at Crescent Hotels & Resorts is a pivotal position within the culinary department, demanding both visionary leadership and operational excellence. This full-time position is tailored for a dynamic culinary professional ready to lead a fast-paced, multi-faceted operation with a strong pulse on contemporary food trends and guest preferences. The Executive Chef will oversee all aspects of the culinary function, from menu concepting and design to the quality preparation and presentation of all menu offerings. Maintaining high standards for food handling, storage, and safety is a key responsibility, ensuring that every dish meets Crescent’s established benchmarks of excellence. The role requires a leader who can inspire and mentor culinary associates through effective hiring, training, and ongoing evaluation, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and open communication. The Executive Chef is also responsible for prioritizing daily kitchen operations, managing production schedules, and ensuring that each kitchen station is stocked and equipped to meet business demands efficiently. This hands-on leader will conduct regular kitchen walk-throughs to monitor quality and attention to detail, providing coaching and corrections where necessary. Innovation in menu development, particularly in collaboration with the Catering department, is also essential, as is meeting with clients to tailor special menu offerings for various functions. Continuous staff training and reevaluation of positions within the kitchen support the department’s adaptability and growth. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of progressive culinary leadership experience in high-volume kitchen settings, along with an innovative mindset to align food trends with the guest experience. With its inclusive culture, commitment to associate development, and focus on delivering unparalleled guest satisfaction, Crescent Hotels & Resorts offers an enriching and rewarding career opportunity for Executive Chefs ready to lead with excellence and creativity.