Executive Chef | Multi-Concept Luxury Dining (Italian & Japanese Focus) | Hotel/Club Setting

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $78,800.00 - $108,600.00
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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 opportunities
performance bonuses

Job Description

Our client is a premier hotel and club hospitality establishment featuring multiple dining concepts with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation. This hospitality environment is renowned for its commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences through diverse and high-quality culinary offerings. Generating approximately $25 million in annual food and beverage revenue, this venue stands as a leader in luxury hospitality, combining sophisticated service with a dynamic culinary portfolio that caters to a discerning clientele. The establishment’s continued success is driven by a passionate team and a dedication to maintaining the highest standards across all food and beverage operations.

We are currently seeking an experienced Executive Chef to take charge of the culinary operations within this multi-concept environment. This executive role is pivotal in managing kitchen operations across several outlets, ensuring consistent food quality, culinary innovation, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a seasoned culinary leader with extensive experience in Italian and Japanese cuisines and a proven track record in luxury hotels, private clubs, or comparable high-end hospitality settings. This position demands an individual who can skillfully lead and develop large teams, manage complex kitchen workflows, and maintain elevated food standards even in high-volume service conditions.

The Executive Chef will be instrumental in shaping the culinary direction of the property by overseeing menu development, quality control, and financial management of kitchen operations. They will collaborate closely with the Food & Beverage Director and other leadership to align culinary efforts with brand expectations and guest satisfaction goals. This is an opportunity for a hands-on, strategic culinary professional to influence a high-revenue hospitality program significantly. The role offers a challenging yet rewarding environment where creativity, operational discipline, and leadership merge to deliver memorable dining experiences across multiple culinary outlets. This position is ideal for a candidate who thrives in fast-paced, upscale hospitality scenarios and is eager to lead a team dedicated to culinary excellence.

Job Requirements

  • Proven experience as an executive chef in a hotel, resort, or private club environment
  • Strong background in Italian and Japanese cuisine
  • Experience overseeing multi-outlet or multi-concept culinary operations
  • Expertise in managing high-volume kitchens and large teams
  • Strong financial management skills including food cost control and labor management
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
  • Experience in luxury hospitality or upscale club environments preferred
  • Experience with banquet and event operations preferred
  • Background managing complex or high-revenue food and beverage programs preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an executive chef in a hotel, resort, or private club environment
  • Strong background in Italian and Japanese cuisine
  • Experience overseeing multi-outlet or multi-concept culinary operations
  • Demonstrated success managing high-volume kitchens and large teams
  • Strong financial acumen including food cost control and labor management
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Luxury hospitality or upscale club environment experience preferred
  • Experience with banquet and event operations preferred
  • Background managing complex, high-revenue F&B programs preferred

Job Duties

  • Oversee all kitchen operations across multiple dining concepts and service styles
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a large, multi-unit culinary team
  • Establish and maintain high standards for food quality, consistency, and presentation
  • Manage high-volume production while maintaining elevated culinary standards
  • Ensure efficient kitchen operations, staffing, and workflow across all outlets
  • Implement and uphold standardized recipes, procedures, and quality controls
  • Oversee food cost, labor cost, and overall kitchen P&L performance
  • Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost-control strategies
  • Drive profitability while maintaining quality and guest satisfaction
  • Collaborate with leadership on menu creation across Italian and Japanese concepts
  • Ensure menus are seasonally relevant, innovative, and aligned with brand standards
  • Balance creativity with operational feasibility and cost efficiency
  • Recruit, train, and retain top culinary talent
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Provide coaching and performance management for all kitchen leaders
  • Partner closely with the Food & Beverage Director and front-of-house leadership
  • Align culinary execution with overall guest experience and service standards
  • Support special events, banquets, and high-profile functions

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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