Executive Chef: Menu Design & Kitchen Leadership

Murrieta Hot Springs Resort; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Murrieta Hot Springs Resort is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations in Fort Worth, TX, overseeing culinary teams for restaurants and banquets and ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.

The role requires at least 3 years as an Executive Chef with proven menu design and recipe creation skills, knowledge of relevant food regulations, and the ability to manage schedules, inventory, and costs while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as Executive Chef, including record of menu design and recipe creation.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations as it relates to food handling and food production.
• High work ethic and self-initiative.
• May be required to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays; team-oriented.
• Ability to work in an office environment and sit/stand as required; able to lift 10–25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently supervise, guide and train kitchen associates to provide quality food production for both restaurants and banquets, focusing especially on timing, portions, food quality and sanitation/cleanliness.
• Schedule, evaluate, supervise and direct all kitchen personnel, including utility and sanitation as well as the employee cafeteria, providing disciplinary action if necessary.
• Ensure appropriate inventory of supplies and materials needed for associates to perform their jobs.
• Establish, direct and review performance standards in food preparation, purchasing and production to ensure effective, controlled and coordinated efforts are achieved.
• Monitor, direct and coordinate effective sanitation, cleanliness and organization efforts in food and beverage areas.
• Responsible for the review and accomplishment of cost goals in the area of food cost, kitchen labor and related expenses.

Skills

Executive Chef

Menu design

Recipe creation

Food safety & sanitation

Leadership

Job description

Murrieta Hot Springs Resort is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations in Fort Worth, TX, overseeing culinary teams for restaurants and banquets and ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.

The role requires at least 3 years as an Executive Chef with proven menu design and recipe creation skills, knowledge of relevant food regulations, and the ability to manage schedules, inventory, and costs while fostering a collaborative team environment.