Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen Innovation & Guest Experience

HHM Hotels; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels in Florida is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen, ensuring top-tier food quality, guest satisfaction and sustainability standards across all outlets.

You will manage staff, menu engineering, cost control, inventory, and supplier coordination while upholding HHM core values. This role requires collaboration with catering and service teams and a strong focus on safety and sanitation.

Qualifications

• Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts.
• Experience as an Executive Chef (1–2 years).
• Expertise in food quality, presentation and menu design.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach and support associates to brand standards.
• Assign production tasks and supervise daily kitchen operations.
• Review menus, inventory and food costs; adjust orders as needed.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and use of MSDS/OSHA guidelines.
• Develop new menu items and recipes; supervise plating and presentation.
• Support catering with special menus and client meetings.

Skills

Interviewing

Training

Scheduling

Coaching

Staff Support

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Job description

HHM Hotels in Florida is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen, ensuring top-tier food quality, guest satisfaction and sustainability standards across all outlets.

You will manage staff, menu engineering, cost control, inventory, and supplier coordination while upholding HHM core values. This role requires collaboration with catering and service teams and a strong focus on safety and sanitation.