Executive Chef - Culinary Leadership & Menu Innovation

RiverPlace Hotel; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible benefit plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off/sick time

401(k) plan with company match

Free room night program

Job summary

CoralTree is seeking an Executive Chef to direct the culinary operations across the property, driving concept development, menu engineering, recipe costing, and quality assurance from concept to service.

You'll lead culinary teams, ensure consistency across banquets, buffets, and dining rooms, implement cost controls, and partner with Purchasing to source ingredients while upholding the highest guest satisfaction standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to train and lead a culinary team.
• Experience in multi-site culinary operations and concept development.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and management of culinary R&D from product creation through implementation.
• Develop menus for main dining rooms, buffets, room service, catering, and events with cost controls.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to source required products and maintain quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and brand standards; monitor guest feedback.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

CoralTree is seeking an Executive Chef to direct the culinary operations across the property, driving concept development, menu engineering, recipe costing, and quality assurance from concept to service.

You'll lead culinary teams, ensure consistency across banquets, buffets, and dining rooms, implement cost controls, and partner with Purchasing to source ingredients while upholding the highest guest satisfaction standards.