Executive Chef — Lead High-Volume Hotel Kitchens

Highgate; Lahaina (HI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer-m

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid jury duty leave

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Lahaina, Hawaii seeks an Executive Chef to coordinate and direct all aspects of the hotel's food production while maintaining profitable F&B operations and high quality service. You will train staff, enforce standards, and manage cost control, sanitation and menu implementation.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive culinary experience in high-volume hotels, and the ability to work with corporate policies to maximize guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as hotel executive chef or equivalent in a high-volume operation.
• Strong knowledge of F&B cost control, portioning, and sanitation standards.
• Experience leading culinary teams and managing menus for multiple outlets.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise all kitchen operations and staff.
• Develop and implement menus in coordination with the Director of F&B.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Oversee daily food production, forecasts, and inventory.
• Manage labor costs, scheduling, and vendor relations.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and SOPs.

Skills

Staff supervision

Food cost control

Sanitation standards

Menu development

Vendor coordination

Education

Culinary degree (2–4 years)

Job description

Highgate Hotels in Lahaina, Hawaii seeks an Executive Chef to coordinate and direct all aspects of the hotel's food production while maintaining profitable F&B operations and high quality service. You will train staff, enforce standards, and manage cost control, sanitation and menu implementation.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive culinary experience in high-volume hotels, and the ability to work with corporate policies to maximize guest satisfaction.