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Executive Chef- Ironwood at The Valley Hotel

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $71,500.00 - $98,500.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive salary
Daily Pay
team member hotel discount program
Uniforms Provided
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
401k with employer match
Food and beverage discounts
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Valley Hotel is a distinguished hospitality establishment located just a few miles from downtown Birmingham, in the heart of Homewood, Alabama. This neighborhood offers a welcoming, walkable environment enriched with southern hospitality and a vibrant independent spirit. Homewood, once a quiet bedroom community, has blossomed into a cultural hotspot filled with unique retail shops, restaurants, galleries, and bars, making it an attractive destination for both locals and visitors. The Valley Hotel is a proud member of the Curio Collection by Hilton, featuring 129 spacious guest rooms and over 5,000 square feet of versatile event space, designed to provide guests with... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Education level of two to four year college degree or equivalent
  • Minimum five years experience in culinary leadership
  • Prior hotel culinary management experience preferred
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Ability to manage high-volume culinary operations
  • Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Capability to work flexible hours and perform Manager-on-Duty duties

Job Qualifications

  • Two to four-year college degree or equivalent education or experience
  • Minimum five years experience in a culinary leadership role
  • Previous hotel food and culinary leadership experience
  • Proven ability in catering, event, and high-volume execution
  • Demonstrated success in training, coaching, and developing culinary teams
  • Excellent multitasking, delegation, and communication skills
  • Familiarity with hotel food and beverage operations
  • Knowledge of food cost control and budgeting

Job Duties

  • Administer culinary human resource objectives including recruiting, training, and mentoring staff
  • Communicate job expectations and responsibilities
  • Plan, monitor, and appraise team performance
  • Meet culinary financial objectives through forecasting and budgeting
  • Plan menus and estimate food costs
  • Monitor budgets and payroll
  • Maintain safe and healthy kitchen environment
  • Enforce sanitation standards and supervise equipment maintenance
  • Educate and train team members in brand standards and regulations
  • Promote teamwork and quality service across departments
  • Assist with banquets and special events
  • Respond to guest inquiries and resolve issues
  • Develop menu concepts and monitor industry trends
  • Ensure security and proper storage of kitchen inventory
  • Ensure menu items meet quality and brand standards
  • Oversee kitchen equipment cleaning and maintenance
  • Perform Manager-on-Duty functions as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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