Executive Chef — Hotel Culinary Leader (Banquets & Catering)

Marriott Chicago O'Hare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Health and Dental Insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Vision

Critical Illness

401(k) and company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free hotel rooms and hotel discounts

Job summary

Marriott Chicago O'Hare is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all culinary operations including restaurants, banquets, and catering. You will lead the culinary team, develop menus, and ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, budget management, sanitation compliance, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays according to business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive culinary experience.
• Experience leading a culinary team in a high-volume operation.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques, menu planning, inventory control, and food cost management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily culinary operations for all hotel food and beverage outlets.
• Ensure consistency in food preparation, quality, taste, portion sizes, and presentation.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate culinary team members.
• Manage food costs, labor, inventory, and purchasing to meet budgets.
• Maintain sanitation standards and safety across kitchen areas.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Food cost management

Sanitation standards

Staff coaching

Time management

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Marriott Chicago O'Hare is seeking an Executive Chef to oversee all culinary operations including restaurants, banquets, and catering. You will lead the culinary team, develop menus, and ensure exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership, budget management, sanitation compliance, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays according to business needs.