Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Menu Excellence

HEI Hotels & Resorts; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental

Vision insurance

401(k) with matching

Hotel room discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

HEI Hotels & Resorts at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center in downtown Pittsburgh is seeking a seasoned kitchen leader to plan and manage the culinary team responsible for procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all hotel food.

This role emphasizes cost control, menu development, staff training, compliance with safety and sanitation standards, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable.
• Five+ years of employment in a related position.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of food profession, including management of people and/or complex problems and food/beverage management.
• Knowledge of hotel operations, marketing plans, security and safety programs, budgeting and long-range planning.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and achieve goals.
• Strong communication, time-management and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day kitchen operations across outlets, banquets, stewarding, and purchasing.
• Lead HR activities in the kitchen: hiring, training, development, coaching, performance reviews.
• Plan and manage procurement, production, and presentation of all hotel food.
• Monitor sanitation and equipment maintenance to meet standards.
• Develop and manage the department budget and control labor/food costs.
• Create menus and back-up plans to improve revenues and margins.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs and attendance requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Budgeting

Food safety

People management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

HEI Hotels & Resorts at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center in downtown Pittsburgh is seeking a seasoned kitchen leader to plan and manage the culinary team responsible for procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all hotel food.

This role emphasizes cost control, menu development, staff training, compliance with safety and sanitation standards, and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.