Executive Chef: Creative Menus for Banquets

Hay Creek Hotels; Blowing Rock (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Embers Hotel in Blowing Rock, NC, managed by Hay Creek Hotels, seeks an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and drive innovative menus for a boutique mountain resort.

Design and standardize menu items, manage inventory and budgeting, and train staff for flawless execution across events and the restaurant. This role requires a creative leader with a passion for quality and guest experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of executive chef/culinary management in a high-volume setting.
• Experience in Banquet/Catering execution.
• Creative, innovative menu development.

Responsibilities

• Design creative, cost-appropriate menu items and collaborate on event menus.
• Standardize recipes and train staff on execution and presentation.
• Oversee inventory, par levels, ordering, and cost control.
• Lead holiday culinary operations and promotions.

Skills

Executive Chef

Culinary Management

Inventory Control

Cost Management

Team Leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Embers Hotel in Blowing Rock, NC, managed by Hay Creek Hotels, seeks an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and drive innovative menus for a boutique mountain resort.

Design and standardize menu items, manage inventory and budgeting, and train staff for flawless execution across events and the restaurant. This role requires a creative leader with a passion for quality and guest experience.