Executive Chef | The Quoin | Wilmington, DE | PM Hotel Group

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, and train kitchen personnel.
• Research market trends to develop creative menu selections and concepts.
• Establish the day's priorities and assign production and preparation tasks to staff to execute.
• Requisition the day’s supplies and ensure that they are received and stored correctly.
• Ensure that staff report to work as scheduled; document any late or absent employees.

Requirements

• Degree from a reputable Culinary School or College.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Sous Chef.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures.
• Professional cooking and knife handling skills.

Working Conditions

This role requires being on your feet for extended periods. You may need to carry/lift up to 50 pounds, walk, bend/twist, climb stairs, and work on slippery floors. Must accommodate varying schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Excellent pay.
• Hotel discounts.
• Food & Beverage discounts.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing hotel company.

About The Quoin Hotel & Restaurant

The Quoin Hotel & Restaurant in Wilmington, Delaware, opened in 2022 and is located at 519 N. Market Street inside the historic Security Trust & Safe Company Building, a Victorian brownstone designed by architect Frank Furness in 1885. The property offers a Michelin Key, 24-room boutique hotel with multiple dining amenities and outlets:

• The Quoin Restaurant delivers wood-fired fare and a curated wine program in a refined yet lively setting with an outdoor patio and private dining room for lunch, brunch, or dinner.
• Simmer Down, the hotel’s moody, speakeasy-style lounge set within a historic bank vault, offers bespoke cocktails and an intimate late-night atmosphere.
• The Quoin Rooftop Bar & Lounge provides panoramic city views with chic cocktail service and tapas bites—a high-energy yet polished social destination.
• Private Dining & Events range from curated private dinners to weddings and corporate buyouts, requiring seamless execution and customized menus.

Together, these venues define the property’s identity: chic but welcoming, luxurious but approachable.