Executive Restaurant Chef

League City, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $68,300.00 - $94,100.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

flexible scheduling

Job Description

Thompson Houston is a renowned hospitality establishment that operates within the luxury hotel sector, known for its dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences and showcasing the vibrant cultural tapestry of Houston. The hotel boasts an upscale, contemporary ambiance that perfectly blends refined elegance with local character, providing guests with an immersive stay whether for business or leisure. As part of this prestigious hotel operation, the brand is closely affiliated with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, a global leader in luxury hospitality, which reinforces its commitment to service excellence and operational innovation.

Currently, Thompson Houston is excited to expand its culinary foot... Show More

Job Requirements

Culinary degree or equivalent on-the-job training
minimum 6 years of progressive culinary experience
at least 3 years in a senior leadership role
experience in high-volume, casual upscale or lifestyle restaurant
strong leadership and training skills
excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
knowledge of cost controls and financial management
proficiency with kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office
physical ability to work in a fast-paced environment
flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays
strong organizational skills
ability to mentor and develop culinary teams
readiness to work varied and extended hours
commitment to safety and sanitation standards

Job Qualifications

6 plus years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role at a high-volume, casual upscale or lifestyle restaurant
proven ability to lead and inspire diverse teams, with strong training, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
culinary degree or equivalent on-the-job training
prior independent restaurant and/or hotel pre-opening experience preferred
strong financial management skills, including labor management, cost controls, and P and L accountability
exceptional creativity with a demonstrated ability to balance innovation and consistency
proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and general kitchen management systems
service-oriented with professional presentation skills and a true desire to exceed guest expectations
must be highly organized, flexible, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment
geographic and scheduling flexibility
ability to work long and varied hours as business demands

Job Duties

Lead daily culinary operations for Sol 7, ensuring consistent quality, timely execution, and alignment with Hyatt brand standards
develop and implement innovative, seasonal menus that reflect Houston's cultural influences while maximizing profitability
partner with the Hotel Executive Chef to drive culinary programming, special events, and holiday activations
manage kitchen staff and stewarding teams, including scheduling, training, performance management, and career development
oversee cost controls, ordering, inventory, and waste reduction to meet financial and sustainability goals
maintain rigorous safety and sanitation practices across all kitchen and stewarding areas
collaborate with other hotel departments to ensure seamless guest experiences and cross-outlet consistency
serve as a mentor and motivator, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and professional growth
represent the culinary team in departmental meetings, providing input on strategy, innovation, and execution
support senior leadership by developing and assuming key management responsibilities
assume the role of liaison between all departments within the culinary division and all other hotel departments
supervise departmental Sous Chefs performance and provide them council as to the preparation and cooking of various food items
develop and implement creative menu items that adhere to Hyatt brand standards
plan, coordinate and implement special events and holiday functions
manage hourly kitchen employees through scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, evaluating and hiring
lead and coach the team towards achieving exceptional guest service and employee satisfaction results
monitor food production, ordering, cost, and quality and consistency on a daily basis ensuring financial performance and control
ensure proper safety and sanitation of all kitchen facilities and equipment
organize and facilitate departmental meetings, training and goals setting

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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