Executive Chef

Job Summary

The Executive Chef oversees all food purchasing and preparation for the hotel's food service outlets and events. This role ensures that culinary standards are maintained, supervises kitchen staff, and collaborates with other departments to provide high-quality dining experiences while managing food costs and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Oversight of daily kitchen operations, including food preparation, menu planning, and staff supervision.
• Ensuring food quality meets culinary standards and exceeds guest expectations.
• Control of food costs by managing inventory, purchasing, and minimizing waste.
• Training, mentoring, and providing feedback to kitchen staff to maintain consistent quality.
• Ensuring kitchen compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Collaboration with departments to plan and execute special events, banquets, and other food service needs.
• Development and updating of menus, incorporating seasonal ingredients and current trends.
• Conducting regular inspections of kitchen equipment and workstations for cleanliness and efficiency.
• Maintaining relationships with vendors to ensure high-quality ingredient sourcing.
• Monitoring kitchen performance and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Working closely with the Director of Food & Beverage to meet financial and operational goals.
• Ensuring all kitchen operations align with the hotel’s brand standards and guest satisfaction goals.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or a related field; or equivalent experience in culinary management.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar leadership role.
• Expertise in food preparation, presentation, and menu development.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Proven ability to manage food costs, control budgets, and optimize profitability.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage kitchen staff effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks and maintaining attention to detail.

Work Environment

Primarily an indoor environment, working in a kitchen and office setting. Frequent exposure to kitchen equipment, heat, and cleaning chemicals. Requires standing and walking for extended periods during food preparation and service. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet business demands.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination.

Reasonable Accommodations

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. This position will no longer be available 30 days from: 2026-07-13 Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.

Resumes and Applications

All resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.

Compliance

An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.