Executive Chef | Lead Creative Menus & Guest Experience

Spire Hospitality LLC; Park Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401K

Hotel discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

SPIRE Hospitality LLC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team, crafting seasonal menus and blending creativity with guest feedback to deliver memorable dining experiences at our hotels and resorts. The role requires a hands-on leader who mentors staff, ensures safety and quality, and represents the kitchen during service.

The ideal candidate will design specialty menus for VIP events, manage inventory and production flow, and collaborate with F&B leadership to align with budget

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years culinary schooling.
• Experience as Executive Chef with knowledge of international and domestic cuisines.
• Ability to obtain required licenses or certifications.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• CPR/First Aid training preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion the culinary vision by designing innovative, seasonal menus – blending creativity, regional flavors, and guest feedback into unforgettable dining experiences.
• Lead from the line with a hands-on approach: inspire, train, and mentor a high-performing culinary team while upholding impeccable quality, safety, and productivity standards.
• Be the face of the kitchen by touching tables during service – building genuine connections with guests, elevating service, and ensuring every dish reflects your culinary passion.
• Drive excellence in execution through active oversight of production flow, staff performance and real-time coaching to maintain consistency and elevate presentation.
• Curate special moments by crafting specialty menus for VIP events, banquets, tastings, and unique culinary activations that showcase creativity and elevate the hotel’s brand.
• Protect the heart of the house by ensuring top-tier food safety, managing inventory with precision, and collaborating with Food & Beverage leadership to support strategic goals and budget alignment.

Skills

Executive leadership

Culinary menu design

Food safety & quality

Team training & mentoring

Budgeting & inventory

Guest experience focus

Education

Culinary schooling

Job description

SPIRE Hospitality LLC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team, crafting seasonal menus and blending creativity with guest feedback to deliver memorable dining experiences at our hotels and resorts. The role requires a hands-on leader who mentors staff, ensures safety and quality, and represents the kitchen during service.

The ideal candidate will design specialty menus for VIP events, manage inventory and production flow, and collaborate with F&B leadership to align with budget