Executive Chef - Luxury Hotel Kitchen Leader

Schulte Hospitality Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 5%

Paid time off & sick leave per CA law

Ongoing training & professional growth

Duty meals on shift

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities across SHG

Job summary

The Marker San Francisco, operated in partnership with 34th Floor Hospitality, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary program with a focus on Italian-influenced concepts and modern hospitality service. You will manage kitchen operations, drive excellence, and mentor a diverse team in a busy hotel environment.

Ideal candidates have five+ years in culinary leadership, a relevant degree or equivalent training, and a ServSafe-type certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or formal culinary training/degree equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a culinary leadership role.
• Food safety certification required (ServSafe or state cert).

Responsibilities

• Oversee long- and short-term planning and day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Lead and develop kitchen staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Plan procurement, production, and presentation of all hotel food in a safe, sanitary, and cost-efficient manner, aligned with the Tratto concept.
• Monitor sanitation and safety to meet Cal/OSHA and health department standards.
• Develop and manage the department budget, controlling labor and food costs to meet targets.
• Develop menus within corporate guidelines to improve revenues and profit margins.
• Ensure allergen labeling complies with FDA guidelines across all menus.
• Lead kitchen staffing, scheduling, and event-driven transitions in a hotel setting.
• Promote sustainability and utilize local Northern California products where possible.

Skills

Fluent English

Kitchen leadership

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent culinary training

Job description

The Marker San Francisco, operated in partnership with 34th Floor Hospitality, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary program with a focus on Italian-influenced concepts and modern hospitality service. You will manage kitchen operations, drive excellence, and mentor a diverse team in a busy hotel environment.

Ideal candidates have five+ years in culinary leadership, a relevant degree or equivalent training, and a ServSafe-type certification.