Executive Chef — Hotel Kitchen Leader

Commonwealth Lodging Management; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Lodging Management in Oxford, MS, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations on-site. You will plan and develop menus, oversee food preparation, and ensure consistent quality for meals and events while managing kitchen staff and scheduling.

You will monitor inventory, control food and labor costs, uphold health and safety standards, and collaborate with hotel leadership to enhance guest satisfaction, efficiency, and revenue through seasonal offerings.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills with emphasis on menu development, food preparation, and plating.
• Experience managing kitchen operations, including staff leadership, scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation regulations, and maintaining a clean, compliant kitchen.
• Ability to manage food and labor costs, control inventory, and meet financial targets.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with hotel leadership, front-of-house teams, and vendors.
• Proven track record as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in hospitality settings.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop menus and oversee all culinary operations for the property.
• Supervise food preparation, monitor quality and presentation for meals and events.
• Manage kitchen staff scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
• Maintain health and safety standards and ensure a clean, compliant kitchen.
• Control inventory, food and labor costs within budget parameters.
• Coordinate with hotel leadership and front-of-house teams to support guest satisfaction.
• Contribute to special events, seasonal offerings, and revenue-enhancing initiatives.

Skills

Menu development

Food preparation

Plating

Staff leadership

Scheduling

Training

Performance management

Food safety

Sanitation regulations

Budgeting / cost control

Inventory management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Commonwealth Lodging Management in Oxford, MS, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations on-site. You will plan and develop menus, oversee food preparation, and ensure consistent quality for meals and events while managing kitchen staff and scheduling.

You will monitor inventory, control food and labor costs, uphold health and safety standards, and collaborate with hotel leadership to enhance guest satisfaction, efficiency, and revenue through seasonal offerings.