Executive Chef

The Delta Hotels by Marriott Richmond Downtown is a 298‑room property located in the heart of Richmond’s financial district, along the banks of the historic James River. Shopping, dining, nightlife, as well as historic Shockoe Slip and Shockoe Bottom are just blocks away, as are the headquarters of some of Richmond’s most prestigious companies. The property also features over 13,000 sq ft of flexible meeting and event space, accommodating groups from 5‑500.

Responsibilities

• Lead and instruct kitchen staff in details of preparing menu items.
• Oversee food preparation during meal periods, including special events.
• Develop menus with food preparation and presentation standards.
• Ensure that all standards of excellence are upheld while maintaining proper health and safety codes and a high level of cleanliness in the kitchen facilities.
• Maintain responsibility for hiring, training, and proficiency of all culinary employees, including performance reviews, assigning and directing work, rewarding, and coaching employees.
• Execute all company policies and procedures, ensuring services achieve established standards within agreed budgetary controls.
• Meet financial targets while achieving food quality and service objectives.
• Control the culinary budgeting process (food cost, payroll, overheads), achieve food‑cost budget throughout the year, and report variances with reasons and recommendations for remedial action.
• Maintain control of standards for purchasing and receiving items.
• Work in a fast‑pace environment with short notice on menu changes.
• Adapt and think outside the box regarding special requests in food & beverage.
• Present a professional appearance in front of potential wedding and meeting guests during food testing.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of Executive Chef experience.
• Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation, along with menu concept and design.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a large, busy kitchen that services the restaurant and banquets.
• Ability to manage all back‑of‑house standards, food and labor costs; strong culinary skills and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lb.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Company‑paid accident and medical indemnity insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid holidays
• Hotel discounts
• Early access to earned wages

SMI Hotel Group recruits the best and brightest to deliver the highest quality service to our guests. If you believe you have what it takes, we want to hear from you. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.