Executive Chef

Kissel Uptown Oakland; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability income protection

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Kissel Uptown Oakland, managed under Evolution Hospitality and Aimbridge Hospitality, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team across Café, Room Service, and Banquets. You will craft high-quality menus, mentor staff, and drive financial performance while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary artistry, and the ability to transform ingredients into memorable dining experiences in a luxury hotel environment.

Qualifications

• A two-year college degree with at least three years of related experience, or a four-year college degree with a minimum of one year of related experience is preferred.
• Five years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field, including required supervisory experience.
• Must meet certification requirements, which may include Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR, and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in food preparation, ensuring high standards of quality, taste, and presentation across all outlets while maintaining safety expectations.
• Lead, motivate, coach, and discipline kitchen personnel to ensure efficient and high-quality food preparation and service.
• Manage food costs, budgets, and maximize cost/production ratios to optimize financial performance.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen, work, and storage areas, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Anticipate and address issues proactively to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Clearly convey information and resolve concerns from co-workers and guests effectively.

Skills

Flavor Maestro

Kitchen Captain

Culinary Number Cruncher

Sanitation Superstar

Quick-Fix Guru

Communication Connoisseur

Education

Two-year culinary degree

Four-year culinary degree

Five years supervisory hospitality experience

Job description

Join Our Team as an Executive Chef!

Ready to spice up your career? At Aimbridge Hospitality, we don’t just serve food—we craft unforgettable moments! As our Executive Chef, you’ll be the creative mastermind behind every flavorful experience, leading a talented culinary crew across the Café, Room Service, Banquets, and more. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and make magic happen, from plating show-stopping dishes to keeping our kitchens sparkling. If your taste buds crave adventure, your leadership is legendary, and you love transforming simple ingredients into mouthwatering memories, then join us and whip up excitement, one delicious bite at a time!

KEY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Flavor Maestro: Supervise and assist in food preparation, ensuring high standards of quality, taste, and presentation across all outlets while maintaining safety expectations.
• Kitchen Captain: Lead, motivate, coach, and discipline kitchen personnel to ensure efficient and high-quality food preparation and service.
• Culinary Number Cruncher: Manage food costs, budgets, and maximize cost/production ratios to optimize financial performance.
• Sanitation Superstar: Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and safety in the kitchen, work, and storage areas, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Quick-Fix Guru: Anticipate and address issues proactively to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Communication Connoisseur: Clearly convey information and resolve concerns from co-workers and guests effectively.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A two-year college degree with at least three years of related experience, or a four-year college degree with a minimum of one year of related experience is preferred.
• Five years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field, including required supervisory experience.
• Ability to handle stressful, high-pressure situations while maintaining composure and objectivity.
• Must meet certification requirements, which may include Food Handlers, Alcohol Awareness, CPR, and First Aid.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information UNCOVER TIMELESS LUXURY IN UPTOWN OAKLAND To us, Oakland means innovation, adventure, and restless creativity. At Kissel Uptown Oakland, stay in the core of the city’s most vibrant district, Uptown, the center of an eclectic arts and entertainment scene. Our story and this hotel honor the city’s past by celebrating a thriving Oakland of the present. This restored and reimagined building embraces the neighborhood’s history and spirit with grand Beaux-Arts architecture—towering columns, locally-commissioned artworks, bold décor, and plentiful natural light. Here, guests are steps away from entertainment, shopping, dining and gathering spaces for the city’s ardent innovators, artists, and mavericks. We’re adjacent to the diverse restaurants and venues at The Hive, and a short walk from Art Deco landmarks like the Fox Theater. About Evolution Hospitality As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field. Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package. And it’s this magical combination of brilliant, caring individuals that makes Evolution Hospitality the world-class operation it is today.

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