Executive Chef - Orion's Roof, Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Hei Hotels Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); In loco; USD 130.000 - 135.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical and Dental programs through A

Vision insurance

Vacation and holiday time

Pet insurance

401(k) matching

Hotel room discounts

Descrizione del lavoro

Orion's Roof at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront is seeking a highly accomplished Executive Chef to lead a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen known for Asian-influenced cuisine and a premium sushi program.

You will manage a large culinary team, control costs, develop profitable menus, and ensure execution of corporate standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Requires five+ years as Executive Chef and hotel-operations knowledge.

Competenze

• Two+ years of post-high school education; culinary education desirable.
• Five+ years as Executive Chef in a high-volume, market-leading environment.
• Strong menu development for Asian-influenced and seafood-driven concepts.
• Sushi is a significant revenue driver; leadership to protect this stream.
• Advanced knowledge of food service management, budgeting and hospitality operations.
• Leadership and communication skills; ability to work under deadlines.

Mansioni

• Direct day-to-day kitchen operations with focus on consistency, presentation, flavor, speed and guest experience.
• Lead development of innovative Asian-influenced menus that are modern, profitable and compelling.
• Manage HR in the kitchen: hire, train, coach, evaluate, discipline and performance reviews.
• Plan and manage procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all hotel food safely and cost-effectively.
• Monitor sanitation and maintenance; ensure a safe work environment meeting standards.
• Develop and manage the department budget; analyze and control labor and food costs.
• Create menus within corporate guidelines to improve revenues and margins.
• Execute and promote Accident Prevention Program; maintain compliance.
• Attend work regularly and perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Executive Chef experience

Menu development

Asian-influenced cuisine

Sushi knowledge

Budgeting & cost control

Leadership

Communication skills

Formazione

Culinary education

Descrizione del lavoro

Executive Chef - Orion's Roof, Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront# Career Opportunities at HEI Hotels & Resorts## Executive Chef - Orion's Roof, Marriott Virginia Beach OceanfrontApply: On-Site: Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort - Virginia Beach, VA: Full time: Posted Today: JR120066**About Us**HEI Hotels & Resorts is proud to welcome the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Resort to our growing portfolio of distinguished properties. Situated directly on the Virginia Beach boardwalk, this premier oceanfront destination offers sweeping Atlantic views, upscale accommodations, vibrant dining experiences, and modern meeting and event space for both leisure and business travelers. As part of the dynamic Cavalier Resort campus, the hotel delivers an elevated coastal hospitality experience in one of Virginia’s most desirable beachfront communities. At HEI, we understand that exceptional hotels are built by exceptional people. Our continued success is driven by our associates — the heart of every guest experience. Where people choose to work matters. In return for that choice, we are committed to providing competitive compensation and benefits, industry-leading tools and training, and a culture that empowers growth and excellence. Simply put, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing HEI by investing in them — ensuring they thrive, grow, and elevate every property we serve.Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.**Compensation**Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $135,000.00 Annually### Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No### Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? Yes**Overview**Orion's Roof seeks a highly accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation of a fast-paced, high-profile Virginia Beach restaurant known for volume, visibility, modern presentation, Asian influence, premium seafood, and a meaningful sushi program. This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who can combine creativity with disciplined execution, rigorous systems, strong financial command, and a relentless commitment to consistency. The successful candidate will bring the energy and stamina to lead service in real time, mentor a large culinary team, protect product integrity, and ensure every dish reflects the restaurant's market-leading position.### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Direct the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen with a focus on consistency, presentation, flavor, speed and guest experience.* Lead development of innovative, Asian-influenced menus that are modern, profitable, and compelling to the local and visitor market.* Manage Human Resources in the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe environment. Interview, hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, and discipline and terminate as appropriate.* Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective manner.* Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.* Develop, implement and manage the department's budget; continually analyze, forecast, monitor and control the labor and food costs through various methods to meet/exceed management/budget objectives.* Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc...) within corporate guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.* Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.* Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.* Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.**Qualifications and Skills*** Two+ years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable.* Five+ years of experience as an Executive Chef in a high volume, market leading restaurant environment.* Strong menu development and menu engineering experience with Asian-influenced cuisine, seafood-driven concepts, or globally inspired modern restaurants.* Sushi is a significant business driver for Orion's Roof and represents approximately 20% of total revenue. The Executive Chef does not need to be a career sushi chef, but must have enough sushi understanding, premium seafood judgment, and operational discipline to lead and protect this critical revenue stream.* Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.* Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.* Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.* Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.* Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.## **Benefits**HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.### HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.