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If you are a chef-leader ready to make your mark through creativity, leadership, and execution, we invite you to apply and lead the next era of Spirits & Tales. Spirits & Tales is a destination rooftop dining experience located on the 10th floor of The Oaklander Hotel, known for elevated cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and sweeping views of Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood. The restaurant has been described as a modern brasserie with hyperlocal ingredients, seasonal menus, and a unique sense of place. We are seeking a visionary, hands-on Executive Chef to lead the next chapter of Spirits & Tales through a full culinary relaunch. This is a rare opportunity to reinvent menus, elevate the dining concept, drive banquet excellence, and position the restaurant as one of Pittsburgh's premier culinary destinations. The Executive Chef will oversee all culinary operations for the restaurant, Spirits & Tales, in-room dining, and hotel banquet/catering functions. This leader will be responsible for reimagining the food identity of Spirits & Tales through innovative new menus, refreshed concepts, operational excellence, and an energized kitchen culture. The ideal candidate is both a creative chef and strong business operator—someone who can deliver exceptional guest experiences while controlling costs, developing talent, and executing flawless events. Concord Hospitality is seeking a creative and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate the dining experience across our hotel. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, visionary leader who excels in team development, food quality, cost management, and innovation in culinary operations.
Job Responsibility
Lead the complete redesign and relaunch of all restaurant menus and culinary concepts
Develop seasonal, trend-forward offerings that align with the elevated identity of Spirits & Tales
Create signature dishes that drive destination dining and repeat local business
Partner with beverage leadership on food and cocktail pairing experiences
Maintain consistent quality, presentation, and execution standards
Oversee all banquet culinary execution for weddings, corporate functions, social events, and VIP experiences
Design profitable banquet menus and customizable event packages
Ensure seamless execution of events ranging from intimate dinners to large-scale functions
Collaborate closely with sales, convention services, and hotel leadership
Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire kitchen leaders and line-level culinary talent
Build a culture of accountability, creativity, urgency, and respect
Manage scheduling, labor productivity, coaching, and succession planning
Establish strong communication between front and back of house teams
Manage food cost, labor cost, purchasing, and inventory controls
Build systems that maximize profitability without sacrificing quality
Ensure sanitation, safety, and regulatory compliance at all times
Analyze trends, guest feedback, and P&L performance to improve results
Requirements
5+ years of Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef leadership in upscale dining, lifestyle hotel, or high-volume restaurant environments
Proven success opening, relaunching, or repositioning restaurant concepts
Strong banquet/catering production experience required
Excellent leadership, coaching, and people-development skills
Strong financial acumen including food cost, labor management, and forecasting
Passion for hospitality, innovation, and guest experience
Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience
Nice to have
Culinary degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience
What we offer
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and short/long-term disability options
401(k) program with company match
Tuition assistance
Discounted room rates at Concord-managed hotels and Marriott hotels worldwide