Chef de Cuisine - Lead Creative Kitchen & Guest Experience

1 Hotels Group; Valley, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels is seeking a creative, inspiring Chef de Cuisine to head the kitchen for Valley Goat. You will lead the culinary team, ensuring every detail is watched and guest experiences are optimized, delivering an unforgettable meal.

You bring 3–5 years of relevant experience, a post-secondary diploma is a plus, and strong leadership with a proven track record in guest and team engagement and financial results. Flexibility for a 24-hour operation is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of similar work experience.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary operations.
• Strong leadership and track record in guest and team member engagement and financial performance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Flexible to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

Responsibilities

• Head the kitchen operations for Valley Goat and ensure a seamless, well-run space.
• Drive guest experience and deliver an unforgettable meal by coordinating kitchen activities.
• Lead and inspire the culinary team to maintain high standards and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary operations

Communication

Guest engagement

Financial performance

Flexibility

24-hour operation

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree

Job description

Starwood Hotels is seeking a creative, inspiring Chef de Cuisine to head the kitchen for Valley Goat. You will lead the culinary team, ensuring every detail is watched and guest experiences are optimized, delivering an unforgettable meal.

You bring 3–5 years of relevant experience, a post-secondary diploma is a plus, and strong leadership with a proven track record in guest and team engagement and financial results. Flexibility for a 24-hour operation is required.