Executive Chef - Lead Seasonal, Elegant Culinary Experience

Coury Hospitality; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Coury Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef for The Ricardo Marriott DFW Westlake in Westlake, TX to lead all culinary operations across outlets, ensure exceptional food quality, and drive seasonal menu development in a high-volume, upscale hotel setting.

You will manage kitchen staffing, control food costs, uphold sanitation standards, mentor staff, and collaborate with F&B leadership to deliver innovative culinary experiences aligned with brand standards and guest expectations.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional culinary training preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive culinary experience, including leadership roles in high-volume or upscale operations.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, kitchen management, and food cost control.
• Proven leadership ability with experience managing and developing culinary teams.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations across restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, and special events.
• Develop, implement, and maintain innovative, seasonally driven menus aligned with brand standards and guest expectations.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control across all culinary outlets.
• Manage kitchen staffing, scheduling, training, and performance development of culinary team members.
• Oversee food purchasing, inventory management, and vendor relationships to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
• Monitor and control food and labor costs to meet budgeted targets.
• Maintain compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including food handling standards.
• Conduct regular kitchen inspections to ensure cleanliness, organization, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership to support menu engineering, pricing strategies, and revenue goals.
• Lead banquet and event culinary execution, ensuring high-quality delivery for meetings, weddings, and special functions.
• Foster a positive, professional, and team-oriented kitchen culture focused on excellence and accountability.
• Train and mentor culinary staff to support growth, consistency, and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety & sanitation

Time management

Communication

Menu development

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

Coury Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef for The Ricardo Marriott DFW Westlake in Westlake, TX to lead all culinary operations across outlets, ensure exceptional food quality, and drive seasonal menu development in a high-volume, upscale hotel setting.

You will manage kitchen staffing, control food costs, uphold sanitation standards, mentor staff, and collaborate with F&B leadership to deliver innovative culinary experiences aligned with brand standards and guest expectations.