Executive Chef – Luxury Hotel Banquets & Menus

The Tess- Marriott Autograph Collection Boutique Hotel; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Peregrine Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef for a luxury hotel, overseeing all culinary operations across restaurant and banquets. The role focuses on menu creation, quality, and guest service while driving financial performance and labor efficiency.

The candidate will lead kitchen staff, develop menus for outlets and banquets, and ensure compliance with food safety standards in a branded environment. Marriott experience is preferred and a culinary degree is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Chef in a hotel or high-end restaurant.
• Marriott experience preferred.
• A culinary degree from an accredited institution or equivalent culinary experience preferred, but not required.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines as outlined by OSHA and health department.

Responsibilities

• Create menus that align with the culinary vision, target market, and budgetary requirements.
• Create special menus for holidays and seasonal specials.
• Create banquet menus that range from groups of 25 up to 300.
• Execute plated and buffet banquets for groups of 25 up to 300.
• Maintain the highest level of food quality and presentation, including consistency in taste, texture and appearance of dishes.
• Oversee culinary budget, financials and hotel wide KPIs to exceed expectations of business strategies and goals.
• Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant and banquet preventative maintenance programs.
• Uphold all food and kitchen-related policies and procedures, including SOPs, food safety and sanitation as outlined by OSHA and the health department.
• Manage food and labor costs to achieve profitability targets, while minimizing food waste and controlling inventory levels.
• Manage, train and develop kitchen staff to meet culinary standards and keep up-to-date with current food trends.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills

Restaurant & banquet experience

Budget management

Team leadership

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary degree (preferred)

Job description

Peregrine Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef for a luxury hotel, overseeing all culinary operations across restaurant and banquets. The role focuses on menu creation, quality, and guest service while driving financial performance and labor efficiency.

The candidate will lead kitchen staff, develop menus for outlets and banquets, and ensure compliance with food safety standards in a branded environment. Marriott experience is preferred and a culinary degree is advantageous.