Executive Chef: Multi-Outlet Culinary Leader for Banquets

The Coeur d'Alene Golf and Spa Resort; Moscow (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Western University Inn & Conference Center in Moscow, Idaho, seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for Seasons Restaurant, The Broiler, Convention Center, and banquet services. You will oversee purchasing, menu development, and a top culinary team, shaping a culture of excellence and hospitality.

This role demands proven leadership, strategic menu planning, and strong financial acumen to drive quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction across multiple outlets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing culinary operations in hotel/resort settings.
• Ability to lead large teams and multi-outlet operations.
• Strong focus on quality, cost control, and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations across multiple outlets and banquet venues.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop culinary team members and future leaders.
• Establish a culture of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and service standards.
• Manage food and labor costs, inventory, and purchasing.
• Develop menus, recipes, and seasonal offerings with costing.
• Oversee banquet and special event culinary execution.
• Maintain health, sanitation, and safety compliance.
• Partner with hotel leadership to meet financial goals.

Skills

Executive leadership

Menu development

Food cost management

Banquet/catering

Staff development

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Best Western University Inn & Conference Center in Moscow, Idaho, seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations for Seasons Restaurant, The Broiler, Convention Center, and banquet services. You will oversee purchasing, menu development, and a top culinary team, shaping a culture of excellence and hospitality.

This role demands proven leadership, strategic menu planning, and strong financial acumen to drive quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction across multiple outlets.