Executive Chef

This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Peregrine Hospitality Group. The franchisee is a separate company and employer from Marriott International, Inc., solely controlling all employment policies and practices, including hiring, compensation, and benefits.

About the Role

Peregrine Hospitality is seeking a dynamic culinary professional to become the Executive Chef of our 201-room, urban upscale, luxury lifestyle hotel that celebrates a creative class of consumers seeking artistically curated travel and hospitality experiences. The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit that can operate in a branded environment and deliver exceptional guest service and financial results.

Responsibilities

• Create menus that align with the culinary vision, target market, and budgetary requirements.
• Create special menus for holidays and seasonal specials.
• Create banquet menus that range from groups of 25 up to 300.
• Execute plated and buffet banquets for groups of 25 up to 300.
• Maintain the highest level of food quality and presentation, including consistency in taste, texture, and appearance of dishes.
• Oversee culinary budget, financials, and hotel-wide KPIs to exceed expectations of business strategies and goals.
• Ensure all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following preventative maintenance programs.
• Uphold all food and kitchen-related policies and procedures, including those pertaining to SOPs, food safety, and sanitation as outlined by OSHA and the health department.
• Manage food and labor costs to achieve profitability targets while minimizing food waste and controlling inventory levels.
• Manage, train, and develop kitchen staff to meet culinary standards and keep up-to-date with current food trends.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Restaurant and banquet culinary experience.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines as outlined by OSHA and the health department.
• Passion for food and a commitment to delivering an exceptional culinary experience for guests.
• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef in a hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Marriott experience preferred.
• A culinary degree from an accredited institution or equivalent culinary experience preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to hear, understand, and communicate orally and in writing to interact with staff, vendors, and guests.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, twist, push, pull, stoop, and kneel.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $125,000–$135,000 annually plus 20% bonus eligibility based on performance.

Schedule

Full time.