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The Executive Chef at The Elms Hotel & Spa is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and execution of all culinary operations across the property. This role oversees menu development, food quality, kitchen operations, financial performance, sanitation standards, and team development while delivering exceptional, elevated dining experiences aligned with The Elms’ historic brand and guest expectations. The Executive Chef works closely with hotel leadership, Food & Beverage, Events, and Sales teams to ensure consistency, creativity, and operational excellence across all outlets, banquets, and special events.
Job Responsibility:
Lead, inspire, and manage all culinary team members, fostering a culture of accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement
Develop, execute, and maintain innovative menus that reflect seasonality, quality, and brand standards
Ensure all food is prepared, presented, and served at the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation
Maintain recipe standards, portion controls, and plating guides for all menus
Oversee daily kitchen operations for all outlets, banquets, room service, and special events
Establish and enforce kitchen policies, procedures, and workflows
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal health and safety regulations, including ServSafe and sanitation standards
Maintain clean, organized, and safe kitchen environments at all times
Develop and manage departmental budgets in alignment with business goals
Monitor food costs, labor costs, waste, and inventory to achieve financial targets
Analyze financial reports and implement corrective actions as needed
Collaborate with Purchasing to source high-quality products while managing costs
Recruit, train, schedule, and evaluate culinary staff
Provide coaching, feedback, and performance management to ensure accountability and growth
Create development plans for key culinary leaders and successors
Enforce standards related to attendance, conduct, and job performance in partnership with Human Resources
Partner with Food & Beverage leadership to align culinary offerings with service standards and guest expectations
Collaborate with Sales and Events teams to design menus and experiences for weddings, conferences, and special events
Engage with guests as appropriate to ensure satisfaction and address feedback
Support hotel-wide initiatives, promotions, and brand standards
Requirements:
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including experience as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in a full-service hotel, resort, or upscale dining environment
Proven experience managing large culinary teams and high-volume operations
Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success managing food and labor costs
Thorough knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards
ServSafe Certification (or ability to obtain within required timeframe)
Nice to have:
Culinary degree or formal culinary training
Experience in historic hotels, resorts, or destination properties
Experience with banquet and large-scale event execution
Familiarity with union or non-union hotel environments