Executive Chef at Luxury Hotel | Flexible Scheduling

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits plan for associates & family

401K matching

Flexible scheduling

Discounts at Crescent properties (NA)

IHG discounts worldwide

Job summary

Kimpton Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor, part of Crescent Hotels & Resorts, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations within a luxury, full-service hotel in downtown Baltimore.

You will partner with hotel leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences, develop menus, manage budgets, and mentor a high-performing culinary team while ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance. This role requires vision, proven upscale hospitality leadership, and schedule flexibility.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Hotel Administration, or a related field.
• Formal culinary training from an accredited program preferred.
• Five to seven years of progressive culinary leadership in luxury hospitality.
• Experience managing multiple culinary outlets and large production kitchens.
• ServSafe Certification (or equivalent) required or obtained within timeframe.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, inventory, budgeting and staff development.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all culinary operations.
• Develop and execute culinary strategies supporting business objectives and guest satisfaction.
• Lead, coach and develop culinary leadership and staff.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, and evaluate culinary associates.
• Standardize recipes, menus, portions and production procedures.
• Create seasonal menus and promotions to enhance guest experience and revenue.
• Manage departmental operating budgets, food costs, labor plans and purchasing.
• Review production schedules and BEOs to ensure staffing and timing.
• Oversee food production for quality, consistency and service timing.
• Ensure dietary restrictions and allergies are prepared safely.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Budgeting

Food safety

Strategic thinking

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Hotel Administration, or a related field

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Kimpton Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor, part of Crescent Hotels & Resorts, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations within a luxury, full-service hotel in downtown Baltimore.

You will partner with hotel leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences, develop menus, manage budgets, and mentor a high-performing culinary team while ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance. This role requires vision, proven upscale hospitality leadership, and schedule flexibility.