Executive Chef - Luxury Hotel Banquets & Dining

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Las Colinas is seeking a passionate culinary leader to oversee daily operations for our restaurant and banquet kitchens. You will manage production, training, and cost control, ensuring top-quality food and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership across multiple kitchens and collaboration with the Resort Executive Chef on menu development and execution. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of culinary management, an upscale dining background, and Serve Safe certification.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of culinary management experience.
• Upscale, full-service five Diamond kitchen preferred.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• College education and/or culinary degree preferred.
• Serve Safe-certified; food safety certifications required.
• Able to interact with guests during tastings and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production and presentation of all food for restaurant and banquets to ensure high-quality, consistent product.
• Manage kitchen associates: scheduling, training, coaching, reviews, and retention.
• Inspect all food service sections during service to maintain standards.
• Control labor and food costs; prepare reports and schedules to meet budgets.
• Collaborate with the Resort Executive Chef on menus, costing, and implementation.
• Directs proper sanitation and maintenance of all kitchen facilities and equipment.

Skills

Culinary management

Upscale dining

Customer service

Kitchen leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Guest interaction

Education

Culinary degree

College education

Tools

Kronos

Birch Street

Medallia

Delphi

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Omni Las Colinas is seeking a passionate culinary leader to oversee daily operations for our restaurant and banquet kitchens. You will manage production, training, and cost control, ensuring top-quality food and guest satisfaction.

The role requires strong leadership across multiple kitchens and collaboration with the Resort Executive Chef on menu development and execution. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of culinary management, an upscale dining background, and Serve Safe certification.