Executive Chef — Local & Sustainable Culinary Leader

Starwood Hotels; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in San Jose seeks a seasoned Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and create locally-sourced, unforgettable dishes in a mission-driven kitchen.

You will oversee daily operations, uphold culinary standards, and collaborate with management and vendors to ensure seamless restaurant service.

This role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and the ability to manage food costs and inventory effectively while mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Sanitation and food safety knowledge.
• Strong food handling, preparation and cooking techniques.
• Experience with fish & meat handling and sauce/stock making.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and maintain culinary standards and service quality.
• Collaborate with hotel management to ensure seamless operations.
• Source ingredients from vendors and farmers per sustainability standards.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented as specified by the chef.
• Oversee inventory management and procurement for efficient kitchen operations.
• Lead and train the culinary team, providing feedback and development.

Skills

Sanitation rules

Food handling

Fish & meat handling

Sauce & stock

Sustainability

Excel

Team leadership

Work management

Education

Culinary school degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Starwood Hotels in San Jose seeks a seasoned Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and create locally-sourced, unforgettable dishes in a mission-driven kitchen.

You will oversee daily operations, uphold culinary standards, and collaborate with management and vendors to ensure seamless restaurant service.

This role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and the ability to manage food costs and inventory effectively while mentoring staff.