Executive Chef & Culinary Innovator

SH Hotels & Resorts; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels seeks a Chef de Cuisine to head Valley Goat's kitchen, overseeing all aspects of culinary operations and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You’ll lead a thoughtful, award-winning team in a fast-paced, 24-hour operation and drive innovation in menu planning and service delivery.

The role requires 3-5 years of similar work experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a background in culinary operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of similar work experience.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.
• Strong leader with proven guest and team engagement skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Willing to work a 24-hour operation.

Responsibilities

• Head the kitchen operations to ensure seamless service and guest experience.
• Drive innovation and ensure cost control and financial performance.
• Lead and mentor culinary team and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary operations

Guest engagement

Financial performance

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree (plus)

Job description

Starwood Hotels seeks a Chef de Cuisine to head Valley Goat's kitchen, overseeing all aspects of culinary operations and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. You’ll lead a thoughtful, award-winning team in a fast-paced, 24-hour operation and drive innovation in menu planning and service delivery.

The role requires 3-5 years of similar work experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a background in culinary operations.