Executive Chef: Lead Innovative Menus & Kitchens

Coury Hospitality; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coury Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations across restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, and events in Tacoma. You will oversee menu development, food quality, cost control, sanitation, and team leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Join a team focused on innovative cuisine, brand standards, and profitability. This role requires 7+ years of leadership in high-volume or upscale operations and a culinary degree or equivalent training.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive culinary experience with leadership in high-volume or upscale operations.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen management, and food cost control.
• Proven leadership ability with experience developing culinary teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations across restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, and events.
• Develop, implement, and maintain innovative, seasonally driven menus.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, training, and performance development.
• Oversee purchasing, inventory, and vendor relationships for quality and cost efficiency.
• Monitor and control food and labor costs to meet budgets.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with leadership on menu engineering, pricing strategies, and revenue goals.
• Train and mentor culinary staff for growth and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Sanitation standards

Team development

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Creativity in presentation

Inventory management

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent training

Job description

Coury Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations across restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, and events in Tacoma. You will oversee menu development, food quality, cost control, sanitation, and team leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Join a team focused on innovative cuisine, brand standards, and profitability. This role requires 7+ years of leadership in high-volume or upscale operations and a culinary degree or equivalent training.