Executive Chef: Innovative Menus, Leadership, Flex Schedule

The Durham; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Flexible schedule

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Durham Hotel in Durham, NC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary programs, including the Coffee Bar, The Roof, catering, and private dining spaces. You will set menu content, control food and labor costs, manage cash flow, and mentor the back-of-house team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will oversee menu design, recipe development, and seasonal updates while training staff and ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation across all venues.

Qualifications

• Executive leadership experience in a multi-unit kitchen environment.
• Strong command of English, written and verbal.
• Proven track record in culinary operations and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, cost, and maintain all menus for coffee bar, roof, and catering.
• Train kitchen staff on recipes, techniques, and presentation standards.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ordering, and inventory control.
• Lead line operations and manage expo for order accuracy and timing.

Skills

Executive leadership

Team management

Culinary excellence

English communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Culinary Arts degree preferred

Job description

The Durham Hotel in Durham, NC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary programs, including the Coffee Bar, The Roof, catering, and private dining spaces. You will set menu content, control food and labor costs, manage cash flow, and mentor the back-of-house team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will oversee menu design, recipe development, and seasonal updates while training staff and ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation across all venues.