Executive Chef: Banquet & Resort Dining (Relocation)

Soul Community Planet Hotels; Oregon; On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Housing assistance

Job summary

Soul Community Planet Hotels in Salishan Coastal Lodge, Gleneden Beach, Oregon, seeks an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations and deliver exceptional dining for high-volume banquets, private groups, and full-property events.

You will drive menu development with a sustainable focus, oversee daily kitchen activity, manage costs and inventory, mentor BOH staff, and ensure guest satisfaction while embodying SCP’s wellness, inclusion, and eco-friendly values.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial cooking experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory/kitchen leadership role (Executive Chef experience preferred).
• Degree or certification from a Culinary Institute or 2-year trade school (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Valid State Food Handlers Certificate and State Alcohol Serving Certificate.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal food sanitation regulations and OSHA standards.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as driven by event schedules.
• Ability to perform physical job requirements (standing for extended periods, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs, and navigating kitchen/property environments).

Responsibilities

• Banquet & Buyout Event Excellence: Lead and oversee the planning, prep, and high-impact execution of large-scale banquets, weddings, corporate groups, and full property buyout events with outstanding quality and presentation.
• Culinary Leadership & Menu Innovation: Develop creative, sustainable menus that align with SCP’s wellness and eco-friendly principles while catering to diverse guest and event preferences.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, consistency, kitchen cleanliness, and compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Cost Control & Inventory Management: Monitor food costs, manage inventory, analyze variances, and collaborate with procurement to source high-quality ingredients at competitive prices.
• Team Development & Culture: Recruit, train, and mentor the kitchen staff to foster a positive, growth-minded, and collaborative BOH environment.
• Quality Assurance & Guest Satisfaction: Conduct regular tastings and inspections, address guest feedback promptly, and consistently deliver over-the-moon guest satisfaction.
• Safety & Hygiene Compliance: Enforce strict adherence to food safety standards, hygiene practices, OSHA regulations, and property safety procedures.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Banquet management

Cost control

Team development

Education

Culinary degree or certificate

Job description

Soul Community Planet Hotels in Salishan Coastal Lodge, Gleneden Beach, Oregon, seeks an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations and deliver exceptional dining for high-volume banquets, private groups, and full-property events.

You will drive menu development with a sustainable focus, oversee daily kitchen activity, manage costs and inventory, mentor BOH staff, and ensure guest satisfaction while embodying SCP’s wellness, inclusion, and eco-friendly values.