Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation & Cost Control

Embassy-Suites-By-Hilton; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Hospitality seeks an Executive Chef to supervise all kitchen operations across restaurant, room service, employee cafeteria and banquets. You will ensure high standards, cost control and adherence to recipes and brand SOPs.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, experience in a hotel setting and the ability to lead a large kitchen team while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years progressive experience in hotel food service.
• Must be proficient with Windows OS, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Supervisory experience required and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage costs effectively.
• Ability to interpret recipes and ensure standardization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations for restaurant, room service and banquets.
• Develop menus, assist in pricing, and plan events with the F&B manager.
• Lead, coach and discipline kitchen staff and manage payroll inputs.
• Maintain sanitation, cost controls, and waste reduction measures.
• Ensure compliance with safety, HACCP and brand standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Windows proficiency

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Communication

Education

2-year college degree

4-year college degree

Culinary degree

Job description

Avion Hospitality seeks an Executive Chef to supervise all kitchen operations across restaurant, room service, employee cafeteria and banquets. You will ensure high standards, cost control and adherence to recipes and brand SOPs.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, experience in a hotel setting and the ability to lead a large kitchen team while maintaining sanitation and safety standards.