Boutique Hotel Executive Chef

Nbutexas; Chatham (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical benefits

401(k) match

PTO & sick leave

Career growth

Leadership opportunity

Prestigious property

Job summary

Nbutexas luxury boutique hotel on Cape Cod seeks an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary program, shaping an evolving à la carte concept while managing breakfast, dinner, in-room dining, and private events. The role combines culinary creativity with disciplined financial oversight and requires a polished, collaborative leader prepared to live and work on Cape Cod.

Ideal candidates bring a proven track record in elevated fine dining and strong operations discipline, with a visible,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Executive Chef in fine-dining or luxury hotel settings.
• At least 5 years of progressive culinary leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations with integrity and high standards.
• Create inspired, artistic menus for the hotel’s dining experiences.
• Oversee breakfast, dinner, in-room dining, private events and buyouts.
• Recruit, train and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Partner with General Manager on culinary vision and direction.
• Control food costs, labor, purchasing, inventory, and profitability.
• Ensure sanitation, organization and consistent quality across operations.
• Maintain hands-on leadership and foster a collaborative kitchen culture.

Skills

Executive leadership

Fine-dining expertise

Hotel culinary

Cost control

Team development

Communication

Executive presence

Job description

Executive Chef – Luxury Boutique Hotel

We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary program of an award-winning luxury boutique hotel on Cape Cod. This is an exceptional opportunity for a polished fine-dining chef to shape an evolving à la carte restaurant concept while overseeing breakfast, dinner, in-room dining, private events, and additional food and beverage offerings. The ideal candidate combines culinary creativity with disciplined financial management, collaborative leadership, and a genuine desire to live and work on Cape Cod.

Executive Chef Benefits

• Excellent base salary
• Relocation assistance
• Medical and health benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Professional growth opportunities with an expanding hospitality organization
• Opportunity to lead the culinary program of a nationally recognized luxury property

Executive Chef Responsibilities

• Lead the property’s culinary operations with integrity, consistency, and exceptionally high standards.
• Create inspired, artistic, and flavorful menus and recipes for the hotel’s dining experiences.
• Help shape and further develop the restaurant’s evolving à la carte culinary program.
• Oversee culinary execution across breakfast, dinner, in-room dining, private events, and restaurant or property buyouts.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Partner closely with the General Manager on the vision and direction of the property’s culinary offerings.
• Collaborate with dining-room leadership to ensure seamless service and an exceptional guest experience.
• Maintain strong controls over food costs, labor, purchasing, inventory, and overall culinary profitability.
• Ensure consistency, sanitation, organization, and quality throughout all culinary operations.
• Maintain a visible, hands‑on presence while fostering a professional and collaborative kitchen culture.

Executive Chef Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Executive Chef within a fine-dining restaurant, luxury boutique hotel, or comparable standalone restaurant.
• At least 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• A minimum of 1 year of culinary experience within a hotel environment.
• Demonstrated success creating and executing elevated fine-dining menus.
• Strong knowledge of food and labor costs, budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and culinary financial controls.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold a culinary team accountable.
• Superior level of polish, professionalism, and executive presence.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Background & Skills

• Michelin-recognized, Forbes-rated, Relais & Châteaux, or James Beard–recognized experience.
• Experience developing, repositioning, or relaunching an elevated restaurant concept.
• Background in luxury boutique hotels or destination resorts.
• Experience with Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
• Experience supporting intimate weddings, private events, restaurant buyouts, and highly personalized dining experiences.
• Creative culinary perspective balanced by strong operational discipline.
• Passion for creating memorable, locally relevant dining experiences.

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Jason Weaver