Chef de Cuisine

Pyramid Global Hospitality; Burlington (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking a Chef de Cuisine at the Boston Marriott Burlington. The role leads a high-volume kitchen, develops seasonal menus, and mentors the culinary team to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Ideal candidates will manage daily ordering, collaborate with the Restaurant Manager, and ensure food safety, allergen awareness, and cost control while maintaining exceptional service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a culinary team in a high-volume kitchen.
• Knowledge of state health codes and food safety practices.
• Active Food Handler certification is a plus; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the face of the restaurant in the hotel and community.
• Create, cost, and implement seasonal and special menus.
• Attract, retain, and mentor top culinary talent.
• Manage daily ordering using current par levels for the restaurant.
• Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to exceed guest expectations.
• Train culinary and operations teams on the menu and daily specials.
• Conduct daily kitchen walk-throughs and address cleanliness and safety.
• Lead weekly meetings to align prep, service, and communication.
• Control costs to achieve profitable operations and monitor allergen handling.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume kitchen

Menu development

Cost control

Team mentoring

Education

Culinary degree

Professional culinary training

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships.

About our property:

At the Boston Marriott Burlington, we pride ourselves on being the best employer in the area. What sets us apart? Our culture, full benefit plans, including 401k with a company match and our lucrative bonus programs, to name a few. We are looking for talented people who have a genuine passion for service. Our Core Values involve personal development, people, and a desire for wanting them to succeed. We believe each member of our team has a key part to play in our delivery of outstanding service and memorable experiences for each guest. We want a hotel that people want to come to, not through. Find out today what a career with Pyramid Global Hospitality at the Boston Marriott Burlington can mean for you!

What you will have an opportunity to do:

We are looking for a leader and someone passionate about the culinary arts to join our Culinary team as a Chef de Cuisine. This individual must have experience working in a high-volume professional kitchen and have a passion for the culinary arts. This individual must be creative, motivated, and a passionate hands‑on leader in the kitchen! Successful candidates for this role will have a proven track record of work with creative menus which reflect seasonal availability based on the concept of the restaurant, respond in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team, and enjoys being a teacher of the culinary arts supporting their team both personally and professionally.

The Chef de Cuisine will lead the planning and execution of the daily production, preparation, and presentation of all food for the restaurant in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards and regulations and achieves profitable competitive quality products.

If you have a passion for the Culinary arts and are looking to join a team where you can develop your skills, the skills of your team and grow a career, then we want you!

Your Role:

• You will serve as the “Face” of the restaurant in the hotel and community


• You will create, cost, and implement (seasonal) menus and special menus


• You will attract, retain, and mentor the best culinary talent


• You will complete the daily ordering using the current par levels for the restaurant


• You will collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to exceed guest expectations


• You will train the restaurant culinary and operations team on the menu and daily specials


• You will conduct daily walk throughs of the kitchen, make recommendations for corrections, repairs, cleanliness concerns and improvements if needed.


• You will conduct daily meetings with the team to ensure their preparation, communicating all pertinent information


• You will attend weekly F&B meetings, leadership meetings, and monthly safety meeting representing the culinary team


• You will be the example that the culinary team follows


• You will manage costs related to the restaurant, analyze, and control costs to achieve a profitable operation


• You will have thorough knowledge of food allergens and handles any guest with food allergies with a high sense of urgency


• You will work with the culinary team to ensure prep sheets are updated and being properly used daily


• You will guide the nightly cleaning of all kitchen areas, follow up with pm stewarding crew to ensure dish area is clean and organized for the following days service

What are we looking for?

• Someone passionate about developing a culinary team


• Someone with a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.


• Someone with experience as a cook in a high volume professional kitchen, with a leadership capacity


• Someone with full knowledge of the state’s health codes as well as the eco sure food safety and health report


• Someone with an active Food handler’s certification is a plus, the property will provide training as needed


• Someone with strong organizational skills


• Someone who is able to work independently


• Have a desire to exceed expectations


• An energetic personality

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.


• Ability to prioritize and perform effectively during high-volume service.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills.


• Ability to provide guidance and support to other culinary team members.


• Culinary degree or professional culinary training required with equivalent experience.

Compensation:

$75,000

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$85,000

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.