Executive Chef: Lead Menus, Teams & High-Volume Dining

Afton House Inn; Afton (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Afton House Inn is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all kitchens, banquets, and catering, delivering exceptional guest dining experiences. You will drive menu development, standardize procedures, and oversee food quality, costs, and labor across outlets and events.

You will collaborate with owners, GM, and Sales & Catering to align culinary operations with financial and service goals, building strong teams and ensuring consistency in high-volume settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive culinary experience in hospitality.
• Previous Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with high-volume banquet and catering operations is a plus.
• Strong menu development, cost control, and staff coaching abilities.
• Knowledge of food-safety regulations and kitchen best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen and culinary operations for restaurants, banquets, catering and events.
• Develop and update menus based on guest preferences and seasonality.
• Lead, train, and supervise culinary staff; manage staffing and performance.
• Control food costs and labor while maintaining quality and guest experience.
• Coordinate across multiple kitchens/outlets and ensure timely service.

Skills

Culinary Leadership

Menu Development

Food Cost Control

Staff Training

Education

Culinary degree or diploma

ServSafe certification

Tools

Vendor Negotiation

Inventory Management

Recipe Costing

Job description

Afton House Inn is seeking an Executive Chef to lead all kitchens, banquets, and catering, delivering exceptional guest dining experiences. You will drive menu development, standardize procedures, and oversee food quality, costs, and labor across outlets and events.

You will collaborate with owners, GM, and Sales & Catering to align culinary operations with financial and service goals, building strong teams and ensuring consistency in high-volume settings.