Executive Chef

Saratoga Hot Springs Resort; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount employee housing

Job summary

The Saratoga Hot Springs, a historic family-owned resort, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across fine and casual dining, private events, and resort catering. You will manage a kitchen team of 11-25, ensure top quality, food safety, and innovative menus, while driving guest satisfaction on-site.

Travel is minimal and opportunities exist to participate in culinary competitions for professional growth, with on-site leadership in a setting that supports team development and

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in culinary management roles.
• Combination of formal education and relevant job experience.
• Certificates such as culinary degree and ServSafe certification.
• Proven culinary achievements and expertise in menu development.
• Strong skills in kitchen management, food safety, and sanitation.
• Experience with budget management and inventory control.
• Effective team leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to quality control and maintaining high culinary standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design diverse menus reflecting culinary creativity.
• Supervise and lead a kitchen team of 11-25 members.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations ensuring efficiency.
• Maintain high standards for quality assurance and food safety compliance.
• Manage inventory, vendor relations, and budgeting processes.
• Train and develop kitchen staff to enhance skills and teamwork.
• Coordinate culinary aspects of private events and catering services.
• Create ice and fruit carvings to elevate culinary presentation.
• Demonstrate fortitude and stamina in a demanding kitchen environment.
• Ensure excellent customer satisfaction through consistent quality and service.

Job description

Job Description

The Executive Chef leads and oversees all culinary aspects within fine dining, casual dining, private event catering, and hotel/resort environments. Reporting to key operational leaders such as the General Manager, Director of Operations, and Culinary Director, this role directs a kitchen team of 11 to 25 staff members. The Executive Chef ensures high-quality food production, manages kitchen operations, and drives culinary innovation while maintaining food safety and excellent customer satisfaction. Travel requirements are minimal, allowing focused leadership on-site and opportunities to participate in culinary competitions for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design diverse menus reflecting culinary creativity
• Supervise and lead a kitchen team of 11-25 members
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations ensuring efficiency
• Maintain high standards for quality assurance and food safety compliance
• Manage inventory, vendor relations, and budgeting processes
• Train and develop kitchen staff to enhance skills and teamwork
• Coordinate culinary aspects of private events and catering services
• Create ice and fruit carvings to elevate culinary presentation
• Demonstrate fortitude and stamina in a demanding kitchen environment
• Ensure excellent customer satisfaction through consistent quality and service

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in culinary management roles
• Combination of formal education and relevant job experience
• Certificates such as culinary degree and ServSafe certification
• Proven culinary achievements and expertise in menu development
• Strong skills in kitchen management, food safety, and sanitation
• Experience with budget management and inventory control
• Effective team leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to quality control and maintaining high culinary standards

Company Description

The Saratoga Hot Springs is a historic family owned resort in the Platte River Valley. It is important for us that our team of staff have a good quality of life balance and enjoy where they work and live. We work hard to hire team members that contribute to making this a great place to work, offering competitive wages and fringe benefits. Discount employee housing is also available.

Saratoga is a small, rural community of around 2,000 residents with a lot of charm. Though small, the hot springs in the area has made the community a favorite travel destination with many restaurants, and lodging options. Named by Outside Magazine and one of the best places to live, there are many recreational opportunities in the area. Larger towns and cities in the region include: Rawlins, Laramie, Cheyenne, WY; Fort Collins, Denver, CO and Park City and Salt Lake City, UT