Executive Chef

Four Points by Sheraton Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Four Points by Sheraton Richmond is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen serving restaurant and banquets. You will mentor staff, design menus, oversee food preparation, and ensure safety and quality while meeting budgets.

The role requires 2–3 years of Executive Chef experience, strong leadership, and ability to manage costs and guest expectations in a fast-paced setting. Excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a large kitchen and banquet operations.
• Strong culinary knowledge and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication and staff development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor kitchen staff in menu preparation and execution.
• Directly oversee food preparation during service and events.
• Manage hiring, training, and performance reviews for culinary staff.
• Ensure compliance with budgets, food cost, payroll, and overheads.
• Adapt to fast-paced changes and accommodate special requests.

Skills

Leadership

Menu concept

Food quality

Cost control

Staff development

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.