Executive Chef

Autograph Collection; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Autograph Collection in Daytona Beach, FL seeks an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations and inspire a team to deliver top-tier dining experiences. You will ensure the highest quality of food preparation, set standards for kitchen operations, and maintain a culture of excellence, creativity, and safety.

Lead culinary excellence, master the menu, mentor staff, and collaborate with hotel leadership on financial goals for F&B, while ensuring guest satisfaction and a safe, efficient operation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior culinary role with leadership.
• Knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and cost controls.
• Ability to train and motivate a diverse team.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary training preferred; safe food handling cert.
• English and Spanish language skills a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary excellence meeting health regulations, hotel standards, and high culinary expectations.
• Master the menu with knowledge of ingredients, pricing, and beverages.
• Develop and mentor staff; establish safety procedures and standards.
• Collaborate with hotel leadership to meet F&B financial goals, focusing on cost controls and profitability.
• Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management for kitchen staff.
• Ensure guest satisfaction with high culinary standards and prompt response to feedback.
• Own day-to-day kitchen operations including inventory, ordering, and QA.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Mastery

Communication

Spanish (bonus)

Detail-Oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary training or apprenticeship

Job description

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Available

Job Number 26108645

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location 1870 Victory Cir, Daytona Beach, Florida, United States, 32114 VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

Pay Range salaried compensation and benefits

Expiration Date 10/11/2026

This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Shaner Hotel Group. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

Job Overview

We are seeking a talented and visionary Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations and inspire a team dedicated to providing top-tier dining experiences. In this key leadership role, you will ensure the highest quality of food preparation, set standards for kitchen operations, and maintain a culture of excellence, creativity, and safety.

What You'll Do

• Lead Culinary Excellence: Ensure that all food preparation, handling, and storage meet state health regulations, hotel standards, and our high culinary expectations.
• Master the Menu: Maintain complete knowledge of all menu items, ingredients, pricing, and beverage offerings - empowering your team to consistently deliver exceptional food and service.
• Develop & Mentor: Establish, train, and uphold culinary standards and safety procedures. Inspire and guide your kitchen team to perform at their highest potential.
• Financial Leadership: Collaborate with hotel leadership to set and achieve aggressive short- and long-term financial goals for the Food & Beverage Department, with a focus on cost controls and profitability.
• Manage & Develop Your Team: Oversee all hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management for kitchen staff. Foster an environment of teamwork, recognition, and professional growth.
• Guest Satisfaction: Ensure that every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience by maintaining high culinary standards and swiftly resolving any guest feedback or concerns.
• Kitchen Operations: Take full ownership of the kitchen's day-to-day operations, from food ordering and inventory to menu development and quality assurance.

What We're Looking For

• Proven Experience: At least 5 years in a senior culinary role, such as Executive Chef or Head Chef, with a track record of leadership and excellence in food production.
• Culinary Mastery: Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and quality standards. Familiarity with cost controls, inventory management, and menu development is essential.
• Leadership Skills: The ability to manage, train, and motivate a diverse team while ensuring top-notch performance and maintaining a positive work environment.
• Education & Certification: High school diploma or equivalent is required; formal culinary training or apprenticeship is strongly preferred. Safe food handling certification is a must.
• Communication: Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with guests, staff, and management.
• Bilingual a Plus: Fluency in English and Spanish is a bonus.
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to interpret safety rules, procedure manuals, and B.E.O.'s, ensuring that kitchen operations always run smoothly and safely.

Why Join Us?

Lead a kitchen that values innovation and creativity. You'll have the opportunity to shape the menu and culinary direction.

You will be joining a group of passionate professionals dedicated to creating exceptional guest experiences.

Competitive salary and bonus potential, along with excellent benefits

We celebrate diversity and promote an inclusive, positive workplace culture where all team members are encouraged to thrive.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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The Autograph Collection is a growing collection of four and five-star independent hotels, each offering unique and memorable experiences. Each hotel is thoughtfully chosen for its quality, originality, bold character, and ability to offer today's traveler a range of unique experiences suited to their individual sense of style and adventure. All Autograph Collection hotels look to attract The Individualist, the brand's target consumer. The Individualist is someone who uses travel as an opportunity to add to their personal narrative - in essence they are hand selecting our hotels whether for personal or corporate travel because it is much more than simply a place to rest. In joining Autograph Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.