Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $95,000.00 - $120,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Insurance enrollment
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
401(k) enrollment
hotel discounts
Travel Discounts
Professional Development
promotion opportunities

Job Description

This prestigious hotel is recognized for delivering exceptional hospitality and world-class culinary experiences to its guests. As part of a global brand known for luxury and excellence, the hotel prides itself on maintaining high standards across all departments, including food and beverage services. With a rich legacy in the hospitality industry, the hotel offers a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and values employee contributions highly. Employees at this establishment benefit from a supportive culture that encourages innovation, teamwork, and delivering memorable guest experiences.

The Executive Chef role within this hotel is a pivotal leadership position responsible for overseeing the entire food and beverage operation in alignment with the hotel's strict fiscal and operational policies. This position not only manages day-to-day culinary functions but also plays a strategic role in enhancing profitability, guest satisfaction, and team cohesion. The Executive Chef steps in as the acting Director of Food and Beverage in their absence, ensuring seamless leadership continuity.

Key responsibilities of this role include managing departmental performance through effective cost control and resource management, developing and retaining top culinary talent, and aligning the food and beverage offerings with brand standards and target customer expectations. This role demands a high level of creativity and knowledge in food and wine trends, combined with strong business acumen to meet and exceed budgeted sales and profit goals. The Executive Chef leads initiatives to optimize labor efficiency and maintain operational excellence while also ensuring that quality and service standards consistently delight guests.

In addition to operational leadership, the Executive Chef is deeply engaged in fostering a positive work environment by conducting employee meetings, administering training, and recognizing team achievements. They are expected to interact with guests proactively, addressing feedback constructively to strengthen guest satisfaction and loyalty. The role demands an individual who is physically capable of managing kitchen tasks, utilizing culinary tools safely, and displaying keen sensory evaluation skills to maintain high food quality.

Offering comprehensive benefits such as insurance enrollment and paid time off from day one, holiday pay, 401(k) enrollment shortly after hiring, travel discounts at global destinations, and opportunities for professional development and promotion, this position promises an enriching career path in a renowned hospitality setting. The Executive Chef position is best suited for candidates with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and significant management experience in food and beverage, coupled with certifications in food safety and a passion for culinary innovation and excellence.

Job Requirements

  • Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry moderate weight
  • Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time, with frequent bending and twisting
  • Must be able to utilize culinary tools (knives, commercial equipment, etc) and taste/smell
  • Bachelor's degree in related field is ideal
  • 5 - 7 years of prior food and beverage experience in a management role
  • Must be properly certified in food/safety
  • Extensive food and wine knowledge and creativity
  • Must be creative and up to speed on new concepts and food trends
  • Computer literate and detail orientated

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related field is ideal
  • 5 - 7 years of prior food and beverage experience in a management role
  • Properly certified in food/safety
  • Extensive food and wine knowledge and creativity
  • Creative and up to speed on new concepts and food trends
  • Computer literate and detail orientated

Job Duties

  • Support the food and beverage operations efficiently and effectively within the company's fiscal and operational guidelines and assume the role of Director of Food + Beverage in their absence
  • Support the food and beverage operation to meet the brand's target customer needs, ensure employee satisfaction, focus on growing revenues and maximize the financial performance of the department
  • Support in meeting or exceeding budgeted sales and profit goals, maintain labor efficiency ratios to ensure guest service and cost effectiveness
  • Assist in developing initiatives to build profitability and maintain effective cost controls in support of these initiatives
  • Support in managing and reporting on expenses (payroll + supplies) to aid in controlling costs while ensuring adequate staff and supplies are on hand to provide quality service
  • Maintain accuracy and thoroughness on various reporting requested on a daily, weekly or monthly basis
  • Assist in the preparation of departmental schedules according to business forecast, payroll budget guidelines and productivity requirements
  • Engage and make contact with every guest in line with hotel culture
  • respond to guest comments and criticism in a constructive and positive manner, looking at such as an opportunity to build guest satisfaction
  • Educate and empower associates to act in a similar capacity
  • Assists in conducting regular employee/departmental meetings and administer counseling, discipline to associates as necessary and provide training and recognition to employees at all levels to maintain a team-oriented environment
  • Assist in staffing departments with quality employees who value guest service and are committed to high standards of performance
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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