Executive Chef: Innovative, High-Volume Historic Dining

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations, train and supervise culinary teams, and ensure high-quality, creatively presented dishes. The role drives guest satisfaction, menu innovation, and adherence to cost controls and brand standards.

Responsibilities include inventory control, sanitation and safety compliance, and collaboration with Restaurant and Guest Services managers. ServSafe certification and Virginia driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of professional managerial experience in hotels/restaurants.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure culinary and utility staff perform to established standards.
• Develop and cost breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus aligning with brand policies.
• Oversee inventory forecasting, par levels, and monthly inventories.
• Enforce sanitation, health, and safety guidelines and training.
• Manage financial aspects including cost of food, labor, and budgeting.

Skills

Managerial experience

Education

Culinary Degree

Job description

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation seeks a Chef de Cuisine to lead kitchen operations, train and supervise culinary teams, and ensure high-quality, creatively presented dishes. The role drives guest satisfaction, menu innovation, and adherence to cost controls and brand standards.

Responsibilities include inventory control, sanitation and safety compliance, and collaboration with Restaurant and Guest Services managers. ServSafe certification and Virginia driver’s license required.