Executive Chef — High-Volume Fine-Dining Leader

MARCUS HOTELS INC; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5k

On-site self-parking

Early wage access

Paid time off

Life insurance

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Employee meal per shift

Hotel and resort discounts

Job summary

Marcus Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Executive Chef for Mason Street Grill in Milwaukee. The role drives culinary excellence with hands-on leadership, mentoring the kitchen team, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a high-volume setting.

You will uphold top standards of quality, safety, and presentation while guiding strategic menu innovation and cost-conscious operations. This is a premier opportunity within a renowned hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of culinary management experience in a high-volume, upscale restaurant, luxury hotel, or multi-outlet operation.
• Proven leadership experience with ability to inspire, develop, and manage a high-performing culinary team.
• Extensive knowledge of hot and cold food preparation, classical and modern culinary techniques, and standardized recipe execution.
• Strong understanding of safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards within a high-volume kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all daily culinary operations, assigning and supervising tasks for a seamless kitchen.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and elevate the culinary team in advanced preparation methods and flawless execution of menus.
• Lead preparation and production of all dishes for the restaurant and private dining with world-class presentation.
• Manage food procurement, including ordering, receiving, storage, temperature control, and rotation.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary management

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Menu development

Cost control

Tools

Mixers

Slicers

Grinders

Food processors

Job description

Marcus Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Executive Chef for Mason Street Grill in Milwaukee. The role drives culinary excellence with hands-on leadership, mentoring the kitchen team, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a high-volume setting.

You will uphold top standards of quality, safety, and presentation while guiding strategic menu innovation and cost-conscious operations. This is a premier opportunity within a renowned hospitality group.