Executive Chef – Lead Culinary Team & Innovation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Discounted room rates

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Concord Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team at the King of Prussia property, delivering exceptional dining experiences. This hands-on leader will drive menu innovation, maintain high food quality, manage food and labor costs, and develop staff to reach their full potential.

You will partner with hotel leadership to align culinary operations with guest expectations and corporate standards while upholding safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in culinary leadership roles within hospitality or high-volume settings.
• 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.
• Proven ability to lead large teams with focus on quality and cost control.
• Strong understanding of food and labor cost management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

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 budgets.
• Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate culinary staff; ensure safety and quality standards.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and train the team on equipment and recipes.
• Collaborate with F&B and hotel leadership to align with guest expectations and goals.
• Partner with vendors to secure top-quality products at competitive pricing.
• Maintain health and safety standards, including regulatory compliance.
• Lead guest engagement initiatives and respond to feedback for outstanding dining experiences.
• Contribute to strategic planning for long-term culinary excellence and profitability.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Cost control

Menu development

Vendor management

Food safety

Communication

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Tools

Kitchen leadership tools

Job description

Concord Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team at the King of Prussia property, delivering exceptional dining experiences. This hands-on leader will drive menu innovation, maintain high food quality, manage food and labor costs, and develop staff to reach their full potential.

You will partner with hotel leadership to align culinary operations with guest expectations and corporate standards while upholding safety and quality.