Executive Chef - Culinary Vision & Team Leadership

CoralTree Hospitality Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aloft by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations. Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you will oversee the hotel’s culinary outlets, mobile dining, banquets, and catering for the Althea Event Center, driving culinary vision, menu innovation, and financial performance.

The role requires strong leadership, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to mentor the kitchen team while ensuring top-tier guest experiences and profitability.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of executive Chef experience in a high-volume hotel.
• Two-year culinary arts degree required.
• ServSafe certification required; allergen awareness a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides visionary leadership of culinary operations and menu development for restaurant, bar outlets, mobile dining, banquets, and catering.
• Manages recipe development, portion sizing, and dish specifications.
• Ensures 100% recipe adherence and conducts quality and safety checks.
• Maintains health department standards and sanitation across all kitchens.
• Leads, trains, and mentors the culinary team while partnering with Hotel Manager and F&B leadership to uphold standards.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Hotel culinary management

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Two-year culinary degree

ServSafe certification

Mass Allergen Awareness Training (plus)

Job description

Aloft by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations. Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you will oversee the hotel’s culinary outlets, mobile dining, banquets, and catering for the Althea Event Center, driving culinary vision, menu innovation, and financial performance.

The role requires strong leadership, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to mentor the kitchen team while ensuring top-tier guest experiences and profitability.