Executive Chef — Hotel Culinary Vision & Banquets

Aloft by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aloft by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across the property's restaurant, bars, mobile dining, banquets and the Althea Event Center.

The ideal candidate will mentor the culinary team, drive menu innovation, manage budgets and food costs, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with hotel leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of hotel Executive Chef or culinary management experience in a high-volume operation.
• Two-year culinary arts degree required.
• ServSafe certification required; Mass Allergen Awareness Training is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, proper food handling, and equipment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; ability to coach and develop staff.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership of the culinary operation for all outlets and events.
• Devise innovative offerings for restaurant, bar, mobile dining, banquets, and catering.
• Manage menu creation, portion sizing, and ingredient specifications.
• Monitor industry trends and collaborate on culinary R&D.
• Lead, train, and develop the culinary team and ensure brand standards.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Culinary management

Team leadership

Food safety

ServSafe certification

Allergen awareness

Spanish a plus

Education

Culinary arts degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aloft by Marriott Orlando Lake Nona is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across the property's restaurant, bars, mobile dining, banquets and the Althea Event Center.

The ideal candidate will mentor the culinary team, drive menu innovation, manage budgets and food costs, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with hotel leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.