Executive Chef | Lead Kitchen, Menus & Banquets

Quorum Hospitality; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Holidays & PTO

401(k) Plan

Education Program

Hotel Travel Discounts

Daily Pay

Job summary

Quorum Hospitality in Lexington is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for outlets and banquets. You will guide a kitchen team, develop menus, and manage food and labor costs while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to mentor staff and maintain high quality across events. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Executive Chef or culinary leader, ideally in a hotel or banquet environment.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; a 2 to 4-year college degree is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of food cost controls, safety standards, and staffing best practices.
• Alcohol Awareness and Food Handlers Certification (as required by state).
• Ability to work long hours on your feet and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food production and presentation across outlets and events.
• Develop menus and specials while managing food and labor costs.
• Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate all kitchen staff to foster a collaborative and professional environment.
• Maintain cleanliness, safety, and sanitation standards in compliance with health regulations.
• Monitor and manage inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships.
• Maintain scheduling and staffing levels based on business needs.
• Ensure proper food handling, storage, and temperature guidelines are followed.
• Collaborate with other departments and hotel leadership to support overall success.
• Respond to guest feedback and adjust operations to ensure satisfaction.
• Participate in budget planning and manage expenses within set targets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Food cost controls

Safety standards

Staffing best practices

Alcohol awareness

Food handlers certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Quorum Hospitality in Lexington is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for outlets and banquets. You will guide a kitchen team, develop menus, and manage food and labor costs while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to mentor staff and maintain high quality across events. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is essential.