Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $150,000.00 - $180,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
wellness programs

Job Description

Montage International is a premier luxury hotel and resort management company renowned for creating unique and exceptional hospitality experiences. With a portfolio of distinguished properties, Montage International is committed to providing unparalleled service, exquisite culinary offerings, and an inviting environment where guests feel inspired and valued. The company emphasizes a culture that encourages employees to pursue their passions and contribute their unique talents, fostering an environment where innovation and dedication thrive. This culture of doing what you love is not just a mantra but a core principle that drives the company’s success and its reputation for excellence in the hospitality industry.

At Montage International, the commitment to quality and guest satisfaction is evident in every aspect of the operation. The company prides itself on fostering inclusivity and diversity, welcoming applicants with disabilities and providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. This dedication to equality ensures that all candidates have the opportunity to showcase their potential in a supportive environment.

The Executive Chef role at Montage International is a distinguished leadership position responsible for elevating the culinary experience to new heights. This position requires an individual who is passionate about food and culinary arts, with the ability to oversee the entire culinary operation within the hotel. The Executive Chef will craft and execute the strategic vision of the culinary program, ensuring the delivery of top-tier food quality, innovation in menu development, and impeccable service to guests. This leadership role demands expertise not only in kitchen management but also in financial oversight, including budgeting, cost controls, and profit management.

The Executive Chef’s responsibilities extend beyond the kitchen to include training, supervising, and scheduling kitchen staff to maintain a motivated and efficient team. Emphasis is placed on maintaining high standards of food preparation, presentation, and sanitation. The role also involves creating sustainable, custom menus that respond to guest preferences and market trends, thereby reinforcing the hotel's reputation for culinary excellence.

As a key figure in the Food and Beverage department, the Executive Chef collaborates closely with directors and managers to align culinary initiatives with overall hotel goals. The ideal candidate is expected to be a primary representative for the hotel’s food offerings in public media, showcasing the culinary creativity and quality that define Montage International.

This position carries a competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $180,000, reflective of the expertise and leadership required. The Executive Chef will have significant influence over the hotel’s food and labor cost management, profit and loss decisions, and the overall financial performance of the culinary operation. The role is dynamic and fast-paced, requiring a professional who can maintain composure under pressure while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Montage International’s Executive Chef position is perfect for a seasoned culinary leader who thrives in a luxury hotel environment, values teamwork, and is dedicated to crafting memorable dining experiences. This is an opportunity to join a respected company where your passion for culinary arts can flourish, and your leadership can inspire teams to deliver outstanding results consistently.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum three years experience as an executive chef in a comparable hotel environment
  • Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation
  • Experience with scheduling, labor costing, payroll administration and employee performance management
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic computational ability
  • Knowledge of computer accounting programs and budgetary analysis
  • Extensive knowledge of menu development
  • Thorough knowledge of food products and standard recipes
  • Ability to analyze and forecast data for payroll and production control
  • Ability to supervise large staff and meet goals
  • Ability to conduct meetings and maintain communication
  • Ability to deal with customers with patience, tact and diplomacy
  • Ability to create recipes and related materials
  • Artistic ability for menu and decoration design

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum three years experience as an executive chef in a comparable hotel environment
  • Expertise in food product, presentation, quality, preparation, menu concept and design
  • Experience creating schedules, labor costing, payroll administration and employee performance management
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with a focus on guest needs
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic computational ability
  • Knowledge of computer accounting programs, math skills, and budgetary analysis
  • Extensive knowledge of menu development, marketing, cost and wage control
  • Thorough knowledge of food products, standard recipes and proper preparation
  • Ability to analyze and forecast data for payroll and production control
  • Ability to supervise large staff and achieve goals timely
  • Ability to conduct meetings, menu briefings, and maintain communication between line staff and food and beverage management
  • Ability to handle internal and external customer interactions with patience, tact and diplomacy
  • Ability to create recipes and support materials including recipe cards and descriptions
  • Artistic ability to create theme menus and decorative ideas

Job Duties

  • Ensure all aspects of hotel kitchens including training, supervision and scheduling of line associates, execution of menu items, ordering, storage, organization and inventory management
  • Enhance food product quality presented to guests
  • Make changes responding to marketplace and guest needs
  • Recommend changes to the food product
  • Use market research to develop new products and ensure consistency in food standards
  • Represent the hotel’s food and beverage offerings in media outlets
  • Provide specialist support to executive food and beverage leadership
  • Support food and beverage profit and service performance goals
  • Select, train and develop kitchen personnel
  • Control profit and loss elements
  • Manage major operating expenses
  • Set margins and manage business against projections
  • Make profit and loss related decisions
  • Manage financial operations
  • Create custom and sustainable menus
  • Follow BEOs and ensure any changes are implemented
  • Attend operational meetings

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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