Executive Chef

The Junto Hotel; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO exchange

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Pet insurance

401k

Dependent care

Student loan repayment

Job summary

The Junto Hotel in Columbus, OH is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team toward excellence in all aspects of F&B. You’ll shape the restaurant’s menu and identity, oversee back-of-house operations, and ensure food is prepared safely with meticulous attention to detail.

You will mentor a unified team of hospitality professionals, plan menus, manage costs, and collaborate with the F&B GM to deliver an exceptional guest experience and cohesive culinary vision.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an Executive Chef or similar leadership role.
• Strong leadership presence with ability to mentor and inspire.
• Keen eye for detail in food preparation and plating.
• Extensive food safety knowledge and standards adherence.
• Ability to research trends and develop compelling menus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities.
• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards.
• Monitor food and labor costs.
• Recruit, manage, train and develop culinary team members.
• Give prepared plates the final touch.
• Implement/monitor and document food safety program.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Leadership presence

Attention to detail in food prep

Food safety handling skills

Trend research & menu development

Job description

The Junto is a modern-day embodiment of Ben Franklin and his club of the same name. His “club for mutual improvement” brought together people from all backgrounds to discuss issues and ideas of the time while enjoying life. With an emphasis on public gathering spaces, our hotel gives visitors, locals, entrepreneurs, and artists alike a place to come together, exchange ideas, and inspire one another. The Junto will be both a destination and a landmark of the area, helping to define and add value to the future of Columbus.

This individual is passionate and cares deeply about the connections that can come from a great conversation and a shared meal. The primary role of this position is to align the culinary team to achieve the collective goal of excellence in all aspects of F&B. In addition to the creation of a restaurant's menu and identity, the Executive Chef will develop and mentor a unified team of hospitalitarians. From recipe development to execution, they take the lead and ensure that food is prepared properly, safely, and with a high degree of detail and excellence. You will be “the chief” and maintain complete control of the back of house, kitchen operations, and work closely with the F&B GM to ensure an impeccable guest experience.

Requested Tasks:

• Plan and direct food preparation and culinary activities
• Modify menus or create new ones that meet quality standards
• Monitor food and labor costs
• Recruit, manage, train and develop culinary team members
• Give prepared plates the final touch
• Implement/monitor and document relevant food safety program

Requested Capabilities:

• Prior experience as an Executive Chef
• Leadership experience and presence
• A keen eye for detail related to food preparation and presentation
• Excellent food handling skills
• Ability to research what new food trends are emerging, and develop them according to concept

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent 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 and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.