Executive Chef: High-Volume Asian Oceanfront Kitchen

Hei Hotels Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental programs through A

Vision insurance

Vacation and holiday time

Pet insurance

401(k) matching

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

Orion's Roof at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront is seeking a highly accomplished Executive Chef to lead a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen known for Asian-influenced cuisine and a premium sushi program.

You will manage a large culinary team, control costs, develop profitable menus, and ensure execution of corporate standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Requires five+ years as Executive Chef and hotel-operations knowledge.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of post-high school education; culinary education desirable.
• Five+ years as Executive Chef in a high-volume, market-leading environment.
• Strong menu development for Asian-influenced and seafood-driven concepts.
• Sushi is a significant revenue driver; leadership to protect this stream.
• Advanced knowledge of food service management, budgeting and hospitality operations.
• Leadership and communication skills; ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day kitchen operations with focus on consistency, presentation, flavor, speed and guest experience.
• Lead development of innovative Asian-influenced menus that are modern, profitable and compelling.
• Manage HR in the kitchen: hire, train, coach, evaluate, discipline and performance reviews.
• Plan and manage procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all hotel food safely and cost-effectively.
• Monitor sanitation and maintenance; ensure a safe work environment meeting standards.
• Develop and manage the department budget; analyze and control labor and food costs.
• Create menus within corporate guidelines to improve revenues and margins.
• Execute and promote Accident Prevention Program; maintain compliance.
• Attend work regularly and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Menu development

Asian-influenced cuisine

Sushi knowledge

Budgeting & cost control

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Culinary education

Job description

Orion's Roof at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront is seeking a highly accomplished Executive Chef to lead a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen known for Asian-influenced cuisine and a premium sushi program.

You will manage a large culinary team, control costs, develop profitable menus, and ensure execution of corporate standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Requires five+ years as Executive Chef and hotel-operations knowledge.