Chef de Cuisine — Guest-Driven F&B Leader

Hotel Equities; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Career Growth Opportunities & Lead­ers

Reduced Hotel Rates

Job summary

Hotel Equities seeks a dependable Chef De Cuisine to join our team in Charlottesville. You will lead kitchen operations, ensure quality, mentor staff, and coordinate with hotel teams to deliver excellent guest experiences.

The role requires strong food safety knowledge, hospitality mindset, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; supervisory consideration.
• Experience in food & beverage or hospitality preferred; varies by role.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional service to guests and respond to requests promptly.
• Prepare, serve, or support food and beverage products according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and responsible service requirements.
• Monitor supplies and communicate inventory needs.
• Assist with setup, stocking, and cleaning of food and beverage areas.
• Collaborate with culinary, restaurant, banquet, and hotel teams.
• Follow cash-handling, POS, and company procedures when applicable.
• Support events, banquets, and other operational needs.

Skills

Customer Service

Hospitality

Food Safety

Communication

Team Player

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Inventory systems

PMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hotel Equities seeks a dependable Chef De Cuisine to join our team in Charlottesville. You will lead kitchen operations, ensure quality, mentor staff, and coordinate with hotel teams to deliver excellent guest experiences.

The role requires strong food safety knowledge, hospitality mindset, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.