Executive Chef: Lead Multi-Outlet Culinary Team & Banquets

Coeur d'Alene Resort; Moscow (ID); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Best Western University Inn & Conference Center in Moscow, Idaho seeks an dynamic Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations across Seasons Restaurant, The Broiler, and event venues. This hands-on leadership role drives menu development, cost control, and exceptional guest experiences.

You will recruit, mentor, and manage a diverse culinary team, partner with hotel leadership to meet financial goals, and uphold health and safety standards.

Formación

• Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef experience in hotel/resort/conference center/high-volume multi-unit operation.
• Proven experience leading and developing culinary teams.
• Strong banquet and catering experience preferred.
• Knowledge of menu development, recipe standardization, food costing, purchasing, and inventory management.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, food cost management, and labor control.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required; equivalent experience will be considered.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations across multiple outlets and banquet venues.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary team members and future leaders.
• Lead by example and establish a culture of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
• Ensure consistent execution of food quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Manage food cost, labor cost, inventory controls, purchasing, and product utilization.
• Develop menus, recipes, specials, and seasonal offerings while maintaining accurate costing and profitability.
• Oversee banquet, catering, conference, and special event culinary execution.
• Maintain compliance with health, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Partner with hotel leadership to achieve operational and financial goals.
• Build strong relationships with vendors and ensure responsible stewardship of company resources.
• Create systems and processes that drive consistency and long-term success.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Menu development

Food costing

Inventory management

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication

Team development

Educación

Culinary degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

The Best Western University Inn & Conference Center in Moscow, Idaho seeks an dynamic Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations across Seasons Restaurant, The Broiler, and event venues. This hands-on leadership role drives menu development, cost control, and exceptional guest experiences.

You will recruit, mentor, and manage a diverse culinary team, partner with hotel leadership to meet financial goals, and uphold health and safety standards.