Executive Chef

Starwood Hotels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in New York is seeking a seasoned Executive Chef to lead their culinary team, focusing on innovation through locally-sourced ingredients. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and a proven track record in guest engagement, culinary operations, and financial performance.

As part of a mission-driven company, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional dining experiences that respect nature and culinary art.

The salary range for this position is $160,000.00 - $170,000.00.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of similar work experience as an Executive Chef.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary operations.
• Strong leader with a proven track record in guest and team member engagement.

Responsibilities

• Create unique, locally-sourced, unforgettable dishes.
• Lead the culinary team with a focus on creativity and innovation.
• Manage culinary operations effectively under pressure.

Skills

Culinary operations

Leadership

Guest engagement

Food cost control

French cuisine

Mentoring and coaching

Communication

Creativity

Job description

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

We fill our kitchen with organic produce, and we run a culinary team that believes in perfection, creativity and simplicity, respects nature and loves good food. We’re currently looking for a seasoned Executive Chef who thrives within a mission-driven environment, creates change through culinary innovation, and is a proven and effective leader, with the talent and desire to imagine unique, locally-sourced, unforgettable dishes.

If you’re already thinking of new menus, we’d love to hear from you.

About You

Passionate about food and a minimum of 5 years of similar work experience as an Executive Chef.

Advanced knowledge of culinary operations, a strong leader and a proven track record in guest and team member engagement and experience alongside excellent knowledge of great financial performance.

Excels at communication, both verbal and written.

Creative, driven and passionate, with a positive mindset.

Is flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

• Experience in fine dining and NYC dining scene
• Charismatic and natural leader – hands on and influential
• Sense of precision
• Inventive and creative (food)
• Loves mentoring and coaching
• Business acumen – understand cost control and Food activations, dinners, partnerships, etc…
• Composure under pressure
• A master in craftmanshift: understand flavor profiles, various cooking techniques, and seasonality
• Experience in French cuisine
• Union experience is a plus

About Us

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

$160,000.00 - $170,00.00

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.