Executive Chef: Culinary Leadership & Menu Mastery

Westin San Antonio North; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westin San Antonio North is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily culinary operations for the hotel restaurant and F&B outlets. You will oversee kitchen functions, ensure food quality, consistency and innovation aligned with brand standards and financial goals, collaborating with hotel teams to deliver outstanding guest and staff experiences.

The role provides strategic leadership, drives menu development, manages food and labor costs, mentors the culinary team, and ensures HACCP/Serve

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years in culinary kitchen management or supervisory experience.
• Must possess prior restaurant kitchen/culinary technical ability.
• ServSafe Certification required.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Degree or certification in Culinary Arts or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead menu design, recipe development, and presentation standards in alignment with brand identity.
• Ensure exceptional quality of all ingredients, preparation, and the plating of food items.
• Control labor and operating expenses through effective planning, budgeting, purchasing decisions, and inventory control while focusing on creative cost control and revenue-generation solutions to maximize profit.
• Develop creative and innovative menus for restaurant and catering operations. Create recipes, photos, and plating guides for all menu items.
• Coordinate with Food & Beverage and Marketing teams for promotions, special events, and seasonal offerings.
• Coordinates the selection, training, coaching, development, motivation, and evaluation of kitchen employees to ensure exceptional food quality and presentation for our guests.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food cost control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Labor management

Menu design

Team development

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Culinary degree or certification preferred

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Westin San Antonio North is seeking an Executive Chef to lead daily culinary operations for the hotel restaurant and F&B outlets. You will oversee kitchen functions, ensure food quality, consistency and innovation aligned with brand standards and financial goals, collaborating with hotel teams to deliver outstanding guest and staff experiences.

The role provides strategic leadership, drives menu development, manages food and labor costs, mentors the culinary team, and ensures HACCP/Serve