Executive Chef: Corporate Dining & Banquet Lead

Hy-Vee; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee is seeking an Executive Chef for the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines. You will lead the kitchen, supervise all staff, and drive culinary excellence for daily café and high-end corporate events.

You will design menus, manage food costs, ensure sanitation and safety, and collaborate with center leadership on program planning and event execution. Strong leadership and culinary vision are essential.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree required and strong leadership experience.
• 5+ years in culinary management, high-end food prep and presentation.
• Experience with food cost control and menu development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop kitchen staff across Banquet and Kitchen teams.
• Direct all food preparation for daily café and event operations.
• Design menus for daily café and corporate events, ensuring high-quality standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food cost management

Food safety compliance

Team development

Education

Culinary degree

ServSafe certification

Job description

Hy-Vee is seeking an Executive Chef for the Ron Pearson Center in West Des Moines. You will lead the kitchen, supervise all staff, and drive culinary excellence for daily café and high-end corporate events.

You will design menus, manage food costs, ensure sanitation and safety, and collaborate with center leadership on program planning and event execution. Strong leadership and culinary vision are essential.