Executive Chef

The Chatham Inn, Relais & Chateaux; Chatham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401K

On-Demand Pay

Discounts

Job summary

The Chatham Inn, a Relais & Châteaux property on Cape Cod, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team and uphold fine dining standards. You will oversee all kitchen operations, menu development, and ensure top-quality food safety and service while collaborating with corporate F&B teams.

Ideal candidates bring extensive fine dining experience, banquet expertise, and a strong track record in team leadership, inventory control, and menu innovation in a hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fine dining with banquet/catering preferred.
• Strong team supervision and staff development skills.
• Background in dietary operations and food production management.
• Extensive culinary expertise in handling, prep and plating.
• Know-how in inventory, controls and kitchen systems.
• Proven leadership to motivate and guide a culinary team.
• Restaurant/hospitality industry experience is desirable.
• Familiar with food safety standards and certifications.
• Excellent organization to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Passion for innovative menu planning and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire kitchen team to high performance.
• Develop and update menus reflecting current culinary trends.
• Oversee food prep, presentation, and service quality.
• Manage inventory, orders, stock levels, and waste.
• Supervise production to meet safety and health standards.
• Coordinate catering events and banquet planning.
• Oversee shift management for smooth service hours.
• Implement training programs for staff development.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with management on budgeting and cost control.

Skills

Executive kitchen leadership

Banquet & catering

Menu development

Food safety HACCP

Inventory & cost control

Job description

Description

WE ARE

The Chatham Inn, Cape Cod’s only Relais & Châteaux and Forbes Five-Star hotel, is a luxurious boutique hotel with 18 guest rooms that blends the soul of a historic inn with modern decor and amenities, along with Cuvee, our fine dining restaurant and wine bar. Named as one of the Top 20 Hotels for Best Service in the United States and Top 20 Most Romantic Hotels in the United States, Chatham Inn Relais & Châteaux has been rated the #1 Hotel in Chatham, #1 on Cape Cod, Top 50 Hotels in the United States, one of the Top 1% of all Hotels in the World, and one of only 340 Forbes Five-Star hotels in the world.

OUR CULTURE | Individual Distinction, Collective Soul

At Noble House Hotels & Resorts, our philosophy emphasizes "location, distinction, and soul." Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all." And neither are our team members. We are a group of individuals that share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine, and we like to have fun.

The Job:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced *Executive Chef* to lead our culinary team in delivering exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities, extensive culinary expertise, and a passion for innovative food presentation. This role involves overseeing all kitchen operations, menu development, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. The Executive Chef will play a pivotal role in maintaining our reputation for fine dining excellence and operational efficiency, working closely with our Noble House Corporate Chef & F&B teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the entire kitchen team, including chefs, cooks, and kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment
• Develop, plan, and update menus that reflect current culinary trends while maintaining quality standards
• Oversee food preparation, presentation, and service to ensure consistency and excellence in every dish
• Manage inventory control, including ordering supplies, monitoring stock levels, and minimizing waste
• Supervise food production processes to meet safety regulations and health standards
• Coordinate catering events, banquets, and special functions with attention to detail and client specifications
• Oversee shift management to ensure smooth operations during all service hours
• Implement training programs for staff development in culinary techniques, food safety, and customer service
• Maintain compliance with all food safety regulations and industry best practices
• Collaborate with management on budgeting, cost control, and menu pricing strategies

Requirements

You've got this, if you bring:

• Proven experience in fine dining establishments with banquet and catering experience preferred
• Supervising experience with team management skills essential for leading kitchen staff effectively
• Strong background in dietary department operations and food production management
• Extensive culinary experience with expertise in food handling, preparation, and presentation
• Knowledge of inventory management, inventory control, and kitchen management systems
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a culinary team
• Experience in restaurant management or hospitality industry settings is highly desirable
• Familiarity with food safety standards and certifications required for the food industry
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
• Passion for innovation in menu planning, culinary arts, and customer satisfaction

We’ve got you covered…

At The Chatham Inn, we are proud to offer our team members the best perks and benefits.

• State Health Insurance; Company Dental and Vision; 401K - Contribution and Matching
• On Demand Pay- your pay before payday
• Team Member/Family/Friend home and restaurant discounts within Noble House Hotels & Resorts (nationwide)

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.