Executive Chef

Sheraton; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401K plan with company match

Hotel discounts

Paid holidays

Early access to earned wages

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term and long-term‑

Company paid accident and medical ind.

Job summary

Four Points by Sheraton Richmond is seeking an Executive Chef with strong management capabilities to attract, retain and motivate a large culinary team. The role requires hands-on leadership during service and special events, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and compliance with health standards.

Responsibilities include hiring, training and evaluating staff, controlling food costs and payroll, and achieving financial targets while delivering outstanding service.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of Executive Chef experience.
• Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and menu design.
• Strong leadership to manage a large, busy kitchen serving restaurant and banquets.
• Ability to manage all BOH standards, food & labor costs, with strong culinary skills and communication.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor kitchen staff in menu prep and presentation, ensuring quality.
• Oversee cooking during service and events, upholding health and safety standards.
• Hire, train, and evaluate culinary staff to build a high-performing team.
• Ensure policy and budget compliance, achieving financial targets and service excellence.
• Manage budgeting: food cost, payroll, overheads; report variances with actions.
• Adapt to fast-paced changes and address special guest requests.
• Interact professionally with guests during tastings and events.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Food safety

Staff development

Communication

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Four Points by Sheraton Richmond is a 195 room hotel proudly managed by SMI Hotel Group, boasts 11,000 square feet of meeting space and the most stunning outdoor event space in the greater Richmond area.We are looking for an Executive Chef with strong management skills; one able to attract, retain and motivate his staff.

Benefits:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K plan with company match
• Hotel discounts
• Paid holidays
• Early access to earned wages
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Company paid accident and medical indemnity insurance

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead and mentor kitchen staff in menu preparation and execution, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Directly involved in cooking and overseeing food preparation during service periods, including special events, while upholding health and safety standards.
• Manage hiring, training, and performance reviews for culinary staff, fostering a high-performing team.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and budgetary controls, achieving financial targets and delivering outstanding service.
• Meet the financial targets while achieving the food quality and service objectives. Control the Culinary budgeting process, i.e. food cost/payroll/etc. and all overheads/achieve food cost budget throughout the year/report all variances from actual budget with the reasons and recommendations for remedial action.
• Adapt to fast-paced environments with short notice menu changes and creatively address special requests.
• Maintain a professional demeanor while interacting with guests during food tastings and events.

Requirements:

• 2 - 3 years of Executive Chef experience.
• Expertise in food product, presentation, quality and preparation along with menu concept and design.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability manage a large and busy kitchen that services the restaurant and banquets.
• Must be able to manage all BOH standards, food and labor costs, have strong culinary skills and excellent communication skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

SMI Hotel Group recruits the best and brightest, in order to deliver the highest quality service to our guests. If you believe that you have what it takes, we want to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.