Executive Chef — High-Volume Banquets & F&B Lead

Welcome Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Hilton Fort Wayne is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and culinary team for a premier convention hotel in Fort Wayne, IN. You will direct operations across banquet services and our restaurant, ensuring quality, safety, and cost controls.

The role requires strong leadership, formal culinary training, and a proven track record in high-volume operations. Competitive benefits include health, 401(k), and vacation, with relocation to Fort Wayne required.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills across multiple cuisines and service styles.
• Experience in menu development and cost-conscious menu planning.
• Track record of staff training, scheduling, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct kitchen operations for high-volume banquet and F&B outlets.
• Staffing, training, and scheduling of culinary team members.
• Oversee food safety, sanitation, and purchasing of all food/kitchen supplies.
• Develop menus and collaborate with catering sales to tailor client events.
• Manage labor and food cost within budgeted parameters.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Budgeting

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

Hilton Fort Wayne is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and culinary team for a premier convention hotel in Fort Wayne, IN. You will direct operations across banquet services and our restaurant, ensuring quality, safety, and cost controls.

The role requires strong leadership, formal culinary training, and a proven track record in high-volume operations. Competitive benefits include health, 401(k), and vacation, with relocation to Fort Wayne required.