Executive Chef, Dual Property – Varscona and Metterra Hotel

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a passionate Executive Chef to lead its Culinary Team at two vibrant hotels. This role involves crafting innovative menus and ensuring exceptional guest experiences through culinary excellence. With a commitment to fostering a supportive work environment, the company values creativity and teamwork, offering flexible scheduling and growth opportunities. If you're ready to shine in a fast-paced kitchen and make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive wages

Exceptional benefit plan

Flexible scheduling

Discounts at managed properties

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Executive Chef experience required.
• Strong leadership and innovative culinary skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Culinary Team in creating innovative menus and recipes.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and manage kitchen staff effectively.

Skills

Team Player

Leadership

Innovation

Dedication

Culinary Skills

Job description

Executive Chef, Dual Property – Varscona and Metterra Hotel

Job Category: Ops - Culinary

Requisition Number: EXECU034943

Posted: April 7, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Locations

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At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

The Varscona and Metterra Hotels on Whyte are looking for our next great team member to join us and lead our Culinary Team. We are committed to providing you with:

• Competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
• Opportunity to grow with us
• A workplace that you can be proud of, where you are valued, trusted and supported by the team

Here is what you will be doing each day:

As our Executive Chef, you will be leading our Culinary Team in the creation of innovative menus, recipes and specials in our restaurant, catering, and food and beverage outlets. You’ll lead and guide our kitchen team to ensure guest satisfaction, establish the day's priorities and assign production and preparation tasks for staff to execute. You will work closely with our sales, catering, and banquet leaders, as well as the Executive Team.

Does this sound like you?

You are creative, passionate, and able to manage and guide a team. You thrive in a fast-paced, busy environment and as a part of a team. You are looking for some flexibility in a job, so working a variety of different shifts, including evenings and weekends works for your personal life.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Leader

Inspires teammates to follow them

Innovative

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Experience

Required

3 years of previous Executive Chef experience required.