Executive Chef

Hotel Revival Baltimore; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

PTO 3 weeks annually

Culinary travel opportunities

Restaurant discounts at New Waterloo

401K matching

Paid holidays

Shop/hotel discounts

Job summary

Hotel Revival Baltimore is seeking an Executive Chef who will educate, empower, and inspire the culinary team while bringing the sway menu to life with passion and precision. You will manage inventory, labor, and food costs and serve as the brand ambassador, setting the tone for service excellence.

You will partner with New Waterloo to align goals, oversee operations, and drive top-quality guest experiences, while maintaining strong supplier relationships and a culture of innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading culinary teams and executing established menus.
• Strong cost control and budgeting capabilities.
• Commitment to hospitality as an experiential service.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment with time management excellence.
• 3+ years of related culinary experience (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic business and thought partner with New Waterloo to develop and implement company goals, business plans, and budgets
• Provide leadership and management support to culinary team while overseeing day-to-day operations
• Lead a team to challenge the status quo and find more efficient ways of operating while delivering high-quality guest experiences
• Supervise and coordinate activities of all culinary staff; instruct on preparation, cooking, and presentation of menu items
• Inspire and motivate teams to maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Actively manage financial goals; maintain budgets and optimize expense structures
• Manage daily kitchen operations, including sourcing, inventory control, food ordering, and sanitation; ensure food safety compliance
• Establish relationships with suppliers; negotiate pricing and procurement contracts
• Oversee recruitment and training of new team members; plan and monitor training programs
• Create a cooperative work environment where employees grow professionally
• Oversee weekly schedules and payroll records
• Plan and execute special events with menus, staffing, and logistics
• Ensure health, safety, and sanitation regulations compliance; maintain equipment
• Manage kitchen documentation including recipes and SOPs
• Address culinary issues quickly with a calm, solution-oriented approach

Skills

Team leadership

Food cost control

Menu development

Quality standards

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $90,000 USD to $95,000 USD

Description

HOTEL REVIVAL is hiring an Executive Chef

Hotel Revival is a 107-key art-centric boutique hotel located in Baltimore's historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, home to 19th-century architecture, lush parks, iconic churches, galleries, restaurants, and cultural venues. It embodies Baltimore by showcasing local products, the city's history, and native cuisine. This award-winning property is internationally recognized for its commitment to the ongoing restoration of Baltimore and its success in social impact.

Compensation

Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 Annually

Job Overview

As an Executive Chef, you will educate, empower, and inspire your team to grow and develop, while teaching best practices and sharing your passion for food. You will bring the existing sway menu to life with your expertise and passion, ensuring every dish reflects the highest standards of taste, presentation, and quality. You will be an operational contributor to inventory, labor, and food costs, as well as a proactive problem solver willing to recommend ideas for the overall success of the culinary team. You will be an ambassador to the brand and will set the tone for how each one of your associates approaches service.

What you'll do:

• Act as a strategic business and thought partner in collaboration with New Waterloo to develop and implement company goals, business plans, and budgets
• Provide leadership and management support to culinary team members while overseeing day-to-day operations
• Lead a team that continually challenges the status quo and current way of doing things to seek more efficient ways of operating in the market and executing a high-quality, consistent guest experience
• Supervise and coordinate the activities of all culinary staff; instruct the team in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of menu items
• Inspire and motivate teams to maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency
• Actively manage financial goals and targets; maintain budgets and optimize expense structures
• Manage daily kitchen operations, including ingredient sourcing, inventory control, food ordering, and kitchen sanitation; ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure the availability of high-quality and fresh ingredients; negotiate pricing and contracts to optimize procurement
• Oversee the recruitment and training of new team members; responsible for planning, documenting, implementing, and monitoring department training programs
• Create and support a cooperative and collaborative work environment where employees work productively and develop professionally
• Oversee the weekly work schedule of all personnel, maintain appropriate databases, and review payroll records for appropriate personnel
• Plan and execute special events, coordinating menus, staffing, and logistics
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including proper handling and storage of food, as well as the maintenance of kitchen equipment
• Effectively manage kitchen documentation including recipes and standard operating procedures
• Quickly address any culinary-related issues or challenges, adapting to unforeseen circumstances while maintaining a calm and solution-oriented approach

Who you are:

• You have a proven track record of managing teams and executing established menus.
• You have a solutions-oriented mindset and the confidence to make fast-paced decisions.
• You believe that good hospitality is an experience, not just a transaction.
• You are a leader; you're dedicated to developing your team and creating a holistic sense of mission.
• You believe in learning and personal growth; you show up as a contributor, not a spectator.
• You're excellent with time management and can function effectively in a dynamic environment.
• You have a strong work ethic and the ability to work autonomously and with confidence.
• A plus: You have 3+ years of related experience in the culinary industry.

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:

• Up to 20% annual bonus potential for all salaried associates
• Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually
• Research/culinary travel opportunities for senior staff
• 50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
• 401K matching
• Paid holidays
• Discounts at our shops, hotels + local partnerships

New Waterloo is a community-centric independent hospitality company based in Austin, Texas. We use our platform to intentionally empower and get behind the choices of our people and communities - creating environments that sustain lasting social impact. Our team of hospitality experts provides the resources, talent, passion, and collaboration necessary to foster thoughtful places and thriving businesses.

New Waterloo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for this role.

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