Executive Chef | Luxury Hotel F&B Leader

Highgate; Lahaina (HI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer 1

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Lahaina seeks an Executive Chef to coordinate and direct all kitchen operations, ensuring profitable F&B services and top‑quality products. You will train staff, enforce recipes and sanitation, and drive guest satisfaction while controlling costs.

The role requires supervision experience, a culinary degree, and strong leadership to maintain Highgate’s standards across all outlets and events. Full‑time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as Hotel Executive Chef within last 10 years.
• 2-4 year culinary degree with at least 5 years hotel/hospitality experience.
• Prior supervisor responsibilities required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, supervise and direct all aspects of the kitchen and food production.
• Maintain profitable F&B operations and high quality products and service levels.
• Train staff, enforce specifications, portions, recipes and sanitation.
• Control food and labor costs while maximizing guest satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and corporate standards.

Skills

Hotel Executive Chef experience

Staff supervision

Food & Beverage proficiency

Banquet & catering management

Cost control & budgeting

Sanitation & safety compliance

Vendor and menu development

Effective communication

M.O.D. program participation

Education

Culinary degree (2,3 or 4-year)

Tools

F&B operations knowledge

Job description

Highgate Hotels in Lahaina seeks an Executive Chef to coordinate and direct all kitchen operations, ensuring profitable F&B services and top‑quality products. You will train staff, enforce recipes and sanitation, and drive guest satisfaction while controlling costs.

The role requires supervision experience, a culinary degree, and strong leadership to maintain Highgate’s standards across all outlets and events. Full‑time position with comprehensive benefits.