Executive Chef | The Quoin | Wilmington, DE | PM Hotel Group

The Quoin Hotel & Restaurant, located in Wilmington, Delaware, is a premier boutique hotel and dining destination that opened its doors in 2022. Situated inside the historic Security Trust & Safe Company Building, a Victorian brownstone designed by the acclaimed architect Frank Furness in 1885, The Quoin combines rich historical charm with modern luxury and innovation. This 24-room boutique hotel features multiple distinct food and beverage outlets, each offering a unique hospitality experience while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic across the property. The Quoin has quickly established itself as a Michelin Key recipient, celebrated for its exceptional culinary offerings and stylish ambiance.

The dining outlets at The Quoin are varied and carefully curated to appeal to a wide range of tastes and moods. The Quoin Restaurant features wood-fired cuisine paired with a curated wine program, set in a refined yet lively atmosphere with an outdoor patio and private dining room available for lunch, brunch, or dinner. Simmer Down is a moody, speakeasy-style lounge located within a historic bank vault, serving bespoke cocktails in an intimate, late-night environment. The Quoin Rooftop Bar & Lounge offers panoramic city views alongside chic cocktail service and tapas bites, making it a high-energy yet polished social destination. Additionally, the venue hosts private dining and events ranging from curated dinners to weddings and corporate buyouts, all requiring seamless execution and customized menus. Collectively, these outlets define The Quoin’s identity as chic but welcoming, luxurious yet approachable.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and oversee all kitchen operations. This full-time position offers excellent pay, hotel discounts, food and beverage discounts, and the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing boutique hotel company. As Executive Chef, you will be at the helm of our kitchen, responsible for developing recipes, planning menus, controlling portions, ensuring top-notch food quality, managing inventory, budgeting, and supervising kitchen staff.

This role demands a dynamic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a passion for creative menu development and culinary excellence. Daily responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training kitchen personnel, researching market trends to craft innovative menu selections, assigning production and preparation tasks to staff, requisitioning and verifying supplies, and maintaining strict adherence to schedules. You will be expected to foster a productive and positive working environment, ensuring that all food safety procedures and quality standards are met consistently.

The Executive Chef position also requires physical stamina, as you will be on your feet most of the day and may need to lift or carry up to 50 pounds. Bending, twisting, climbing stairs, and working on slippery floors will be part of your daily routine. Flexibility with scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is essential. In return, you will join a passionate team dedicated to delivering an exceptional culinary experience within a unique and trendy setting that respects history while pushing a modern hospitality agenda. This is a remarkable opportunity for a culinary professional eager to lead a talented kitchen team and help shape the future of The Quoin Hotel & Restaurant's cuisine and dining excellence.