Executive Chef

Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Airport; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Airport is looking for a dynamic Executive Chef to lead our restaurant team. This role requires a creative culinary leader who can innovate menus, oversee kitchen operations, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have 7-8 years of culinary experience and the ability to build and motivate a team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to elevate our guest dining experience, we encourage you to apply today!

Qualifications

• 7-8 years of culinary experience in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of kitchen safety and food storage compliance.
• Proven ability to build and motivate a culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all food leaving the kitchen and innovate menu items.
• Guide team performance and promote an efficient kitchen.
• Manage department expenses and vendor relationships.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu innovation

Team building

Communication skills

Compliance with safety regulations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED certificate

Job description

Our popular restaurant is looking for a forward-thinking and talented executive chef to give our guests a great dining experience. We require an effective supervisor who can produce innovative menus and recipes, oversee all food leaving the kitchen, and guarantee health and safety regulations are met. Our ideal candidate is an inventive culinary leader who can recruit and develop great personnel to provide guests with a top-notch dining experience. You must have experience as an executive chef or extensive experience as a sous chef. Apply today if you are ready to bring your creative culinary expertise to our exciting restaurant!

Responsibilities

• Review and track team member performance objectives, as well as offer guidance and assistance to support and promote an efficient kitchen.
• Incorporate different ingredients in a creative way to produce fresh and innovative menu items and specials.
• Exceed guest expectations while increasing sales and profits and overseeing the success of day-to-day operations of the restaurant kitchen.
• Work with vendors to secure the best items at cost-effective pricing, and manage department expenses that are within your direct control such as food, supplies, uniforms, and equipment.
• Ensure that all food preparation, including processes, portioning, and garnishing, is well supervised, and confirm that the finished dishes are visually appealing.

Qualifications

• Candidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirements.
• At least 7-8 years of culinary experience.
• This role requires experience building, motivating, and leading a team.
• Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with guests and coworkers.
• Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent GED certificate.