Executive Chef & Culinary Lead

Cottonwood-Hotel; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Professional growth

Job summary

The Cottonwood Hotel in the heart of Omaha’s Blackstone District is seeking a passionate Chef de Cuisine to lead Orléans Room. You will oversee kitchen operations, menu development, and team training, while managing inventory and daily culinary execution to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Working with the Executive Chef, you will shape seasonal menus, mentor staff, and maintain the highest culinary standards in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Read, write and speak and understand English.
• Ability to understand financial goals and accomplish them.
• Minimum 2 years Banquet Chef experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years cooking experience.
• Food/Beverage Service Worker Permit, where applicable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other employees.
• Meet minimum age requirement of jurisdiction.
• Minimum 2 years kitchen management experience.
• College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred.
• No employee will pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, menu development, team training, inventory management, and daily culinary execution.
• Support alongside Executive Chef and contribute to seasonal menu development.
• Drive exceptional dining experiences and uphold high culinary standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Financial acumen

Banquet chef experience

Kitchen management

Communication skills

Education

Culinary degree or certification

Job description

The Cottonwood Hotel in the heart of Omaha’s Blackstone District is seeking a passionate Chef de Cuisine to lead Orléans Room. You will oversee kitchen operations, menu development, and team training, while managing inventory and daily culinary execution to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

Working with the Executive Chef, you will shape seasonal menus, mentor staff, and maintain the highest culinary standards in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.