Executive Chef

The hiring establishment is a prominent hospitality company specializing in delivering exceptional food and beverage experiences within the hotel and resort industry. Emphasizing quality, sustainability, and guest satisfaction, the company integrates the latest culinary trends with environmentally responsible practices under its EarthView program. The organization is known for fostering a vibrant workplace culture that values people, service, excellence, agility, and accountability, as reflected in its core values: People Are Our Capability, Hearts That Serve, Only Excellence, Stay Nimble, and Own It.

This role specifically focuses on managing kitchen operations to maintain and exceed established guest service standards, food quality expectations, and sustainability guidelines. As a culinary leader, the incumbent will oversee all aspects of kitchen management, ensuring seamless preparation and delivery of food services that consistently align with the brand's high standards and the hotel’s overall guest experience objectives.

The Executive Chef position is designed for a culinary professional with a strong background in food production, presentation, and menu design, requiring a degree or certificate in Culinary Arts coupled with one to two years of relevant experience as an executive chef. This role demands an individual who can blend creative culinary skills with effective leadership to manage kitchen associates, oversee inventory and supplies, develop new menu items, and enforce quality controls.

The successful candidate will be deeply involved in staff recruitment, training, and scheduling, aligning teamwork and productivity with business goals while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards per MSDS and OSHA regulations. This executive chef position not only addresses everyday kitchen management but also supports catering functions by collaborating on menu development for special events, thereby enhancing the company's hospitality offerings.

In addition to overseeing operational efficiency, the role requires close coordination with purchasing and storeroom personnel, maintaining equipment, and upholding production schedules, recipe accuracy, and plating guides. Regular walk-throughs and monitoring of kitchen areas are essential duties to identify and correct deficiencies, ensuring the highest standards are upheld at all times.

Moreover, the role involves actively engaging with guest feedback through observation and coordination with service staff, thus playing a crucial part in delivering an exceptional dining experience. The work schedule is flexible yet demanding, including holidays and weekends, and physically involves standing, walking, lifting, bending, and other active responsibilities.

This full-time position offers a path of advancement within the company’s food and beverage leadership, including opportunities to progress to Director of Food & Beverage and Regional Director of Food & Beverage roles. By joining this company, candidates step into a dynamic environment that champions sustainability, culinary innovation, and a commitment to excellence, making it an ideal career choice for motivated culinary professionals seeking growth and impact in the hospitality industry.