Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Innovation & Team Growth

Concord Hospitality Enterprises; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Discounted room rates at Concord‑man​-

Training & development opportunities

Career advancement within our growing

Job summary

Concord Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team across hotel dining operations, including banquet events, delivering high-quality, guest-focused experiences.

The candidate will drive menu innovation, manage food and labor costs, mentor staff, and ensure safety standards while collaborating with hotel leadership to meet guest expectations and profitability goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of culinary leadership experience in hospitality or high-volume environments.
• 2-year degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management preferred.
• Proven ability to lead large teams in a fast-paced setting with a focus on quality and cost control.
• Strong understanding of food and labor cost management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to foster a team-oriented environment focused on associate growth and guest satisfaction.
• Experience with menu development, kitchen safety, vendor management, and operational compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations including main kitchen, banquet events, and culinary team performance.
• Create and execute innovative menus based on market trends and guest preferences.
• Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality, flavorful food.
• Develop and maintain food and labor cost controls; manage department operating budgets.
• Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate culinary staff, ensuring development and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and ensure culinary team is properly trained on equipment and recipes.
• Collaborate with F&B and hotel leadership to ensure alignment with guest expectations and operational goals.
• Partner with vendors to secure top-quality products at competitive pricing.
• Maintain all health and safety standards, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead guest engagement initiatives, responding to feedback and ensuring an outstanding dining experience.
• Contribute to strategic planning for long-term culinary excellence and profitability.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Cost controls

Menu development

Vendor management

Team development

Interpersonal communication

Education

2-year degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality Management

Job description

Concord Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team across hotel dining operations, including banquet events, delivering high-quality, guest-focused experiences.

The candidate will drive menu innovation, manage food and labor costs, mentor staff, and ensure safety standards while collaborating with hotel leadership to meet guest expectations and profitability goals.