Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team at Historic Hotel

Leisure Hotels & Resorts; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Employer Match

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary STD/LTD

Job summary

Confluence Hotel Hastings seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team in a historic setting, delivering exceptional guest dining experiences in Hastings, Minnesota. You will oversee kitchen operations, mentor staff, and drive menus that highlight local seasonal ingredients.

The role requires proven leadership in high-volume kitchens, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to manage costs while maintaining top quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar leadership role in a hotel or restaurant setting.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety standards, and kitchen management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative menus that reflect the hotel’s brand and local culinary trends.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Manage and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Control food costs, inventory, and procurement to maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with the management team to plan special events, banquets, and catering services.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and hotel policies.
• Maintain consistency in food presentation and taste across all outlets.
• Stay current with culinary trends and incorporate new techniques and ingredients.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Budget management

Food safety

Menu development

Staff mentoring

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

Confluence Hotel Hastings seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team in a historic setting, delivering exceptional guest dining experiences in Hastings, Minnesota. You will oversee kitchen operations, mentor staff, and drive menus that highlight local seasonal ingredients.

The role requires proven leadership in high-volume kitchens, strong food safety knowledge, and the ability to manage costs while maintaining top quality.