Executive Chef

The Marriott at the University of Dayton is a prestigious hospitality establishment offering premium accommodations and dining experiences. As part of the Marriott International family, this hotel serves a diverse clientele including university visitors, business travelers, and local guests seeking quality hospitality. The Marriott brand is synonymous with excellent service, customer satisfaction, and a commitment to creating memorable guest experiences. Located near a major educational institution, the hotel blends a vibrant community atmosphere with sophisticated amenities. This setting provides a dynamic environment for professionals passionate about hospitality and culinary arts to excel and grow in their careers.

The Executive Chef position at the Marriott at the University of Dayton presents a unique leadership opportunity within the hotel's culinary department. The Executive Chef is entrusted with total responsibility for all kitchen operations including the main kitchen, banquet services, and the culinary staff. This role demands an experienced professional who leads by example to cultivate a skilled and motivated team focused on delivering exceptional food quality and guest satisfaction. The Executive Chef directs all food preparation and production activities across the hotel to ensure that dining outlets provide fresh, appealing, and flavorful cuisine while maintaining stringent control over food costs.

Earning between $77,093.12 and $96,366.40 annually, the Executive Chef is instrumental in developing and enhancing the hotel’s food offerings to align with current market trends and guest preferences. The role requires ongoing innovation in menu design and product development based on thorough market research and analysis. Maintaining consistency in food quality and service standards across all food outlets is an essential responsibility, alongside supporting hotel-wide financial objectives through effective food and beverage operations management.

Leadership and staff development are critical aspects of this role. The Executive Chef oversees recruitment, training, and performance management within the culinary team, fostering a positive work environment that prioritizes safety, cleanliness, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. This position involves strategic planning and resource management, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.

The Executive Chef engages closely with vendors to secure high-quality ingredients at competitive prices and drives initiatives related to food presentation and guest experience enhancement. Interacting directly with guests for feedback helps guide continuous improvements. Empowering the culinary team with ongoing training and clear service guidelines ensures that guest expectations are consistently surpassed.

This full-time position is part of a supportive company culture emphasizing quality, integrity, community, profitability, and fun. The Marriott at the University of Dayton offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability options, 401K, tuition assistance, discounted hotel stays, and career development opportunities. The company values diversity, work-life balance, and equal employment opportunity, fostering an inclusive environment where associates can thrive and advance their careers in hospitality and culinary arts.