Executive Chef

Atrium Hospitality; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at the Kansas City Embassy Suites. This role involves overseeing culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food production, and leading a team to meet guest expectations. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background and culinary expertise, contributing to exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Paid Time Off & Vacation

DailyPay and wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of supervisory experience in a hotel culinary position.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Technical proficiency in food preparation methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day culinary operations and ensure quality food production.
• Develop associates through training and motivation.
• Control labor costs and achieve budgeted food percentages.

Skills

Leadership

Food Preparation Methods

Cost Control

Menu Creation

Health Code Compliance

Education

Culinary Degree from Recognized Culinary Institute

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Cloud Based Apps

Job description

Hotel:

Kansas City Embassy Suites 7640 NW Tiffany Springs Pkway Kansas City, MO 64153 Executive Chef Full time

Atrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence

What’s in it for you?

The Atrium SPIRIT is a belief in the power of Service , Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Innovation , and Teamwork to create an environment where everyone thrives. We go above and beyond to deliver exceptional guest experiences, work together to overcome challenges, and are passionate about positively impacting those around us.

• Career Growth & Learning – 40% of our management hires are internal promotions!
• Invest in Your Future – 401(k) plan with company match.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid Time Off & Vacation – Enjoy exclusive Atrium Traveler and brand discount programs to explore new destinations
• Perks That Fit Your Life – Enjoy DailyPay, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and exclusive discounts on your favorite brands and services.
• Purpose & Impact – Make a difference through Atrium’s community service and volunteer programs.

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Atrium Hospitality is seeking a talented and driven Executive Chef to lead the culinary team at the Kansas City Embassy Suites. This all-suite hotel features 237 spacious guest rooms and 18,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, serving a diverse mix of business travelers, conference guests, and leisure visitors. Located just minutes from Kansas City International Airport and a short drive from downtown Kansas City, the hotel offers easy access to local attractions, including Zona Rosa Town Center, world-class barbecue, and vibrant cultural landmarks.

Salary Range: 70k-80k

The primary purpose of the Executive Chef is to oversee the property’s day-to-day culinary operations and ensure that the culinary team produces the highest quality of food for guests and events according to Atrium standards.

Work Performed:

The Executive Chef will be tasked with the following duties, responsibilities, and assignments:

• Developing results-oriented associates through effective training, evaluation, motivation, coaching and counseling in accordance to Atrium’s Core Values ;

• Leading the effort to achieve guest service standards by constantly seeking ways to improve products and services;

• Controlling labor costs with effective scheduling and cross training;

• Producing and conveying methods of production of culinary items for a la carte and catered functions ;

• Achieving budgeted food percentages through effective control measures including portion controls, kitchen timing, inventory rotation measures, receiving and storage procedures, and waste control;

• Creating menus to enhance quality, consistency and concept;

• Partnering with food and beverage, sales and event teams to ensure guest culinary expectations are met;

• Teaching and enforcing health code requirements, safety procedures and cleanliness standards throughout kitchen(s );

• Manage direct reports by ensuring Associates understand employment practices, recommending employment decisions and corrective action, supporting performance management, and implementing discipline ;

• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to management ;

• Support other departments as needed based on business demands ; and

• Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position

What you will need to be considered for this role:

4+ years of supervisory experience in a hotel culinary position

Proven leadership skills

Technical proficiency and ability to demonstrate extensive knowledge of food preparation methods.

Experience in computing discount, interest, profit, and loss; commission, markups, and selling price; ratios, proportions, and percentages; surface, volumes, weights, and measures.

Microsoft Office Suite

Cloud Based Apps

What will set you apart:

Certification as "Executive Chef" or culinary degree from recognized culinary institute

Workday

Physical:

Standing, bending, lifting, reaching, pushing pulling

Lifting up to 50lbs occasionally

Lifting up to 10lbs regularly

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Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.

Atrium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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