Executive Chef — Culinary Director & F&B Leader

Hotel ICON; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel ICON in Houston seeks a seasoned Head of Food and Beverage to lead all food and beverage operations, including kitchen, restaurant, room service, bar, and banquets.

You will develop menus, control costs, ensure sanitation standards, train staff, and manage budgets to achieve profitability. This role requires a bachelor’s degree or culinary background and a proven track record in high-volume hospitality environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or culinary degree, or 4 years related experience.
• Experience in high-volume hospitality settings considered a plus.
• Ability to develop menus and recipes with cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Plans menus for all food outlets in the hotel.
• Supervise the Food & Beverage division staff within budgeted labor costs.
• Ensure sanitation, cleanliness, and safety standards are maintained.
• Develops standard recipes and techniques to maintain quality and control costs.
• Projects and monitors division budgets and financial results.

Skills

Menu planning

Budget management

Staff supervision

Sanitation standards

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or culinary degree

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Hotel ICON in Houston seeks a seasoned Head of Food and Beverage to lead all food and beverage operations, including kitchen, restaurant, room service, bar, and banquets.

You will develop menus, control costs, ensure sanitation standards, train staff, and manage budgets to achieve profitability. This role requires a bachelor’s degree or culinary background and a proven track record in high-volume hospitality environments.