Executive Chef - Resort & Banquet Dining Leader

Talently; Afton (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across a premier resort in Oklahoma. You will direct restaurants, event spaces, and dining venues, shaping memorable guest dining experiences and ensuring top-quality food safety and presentation.

With 5+ years in senior culinary leadership, you will develop innovative menus, manage a large team, and optimize cost controls while delivering exceptional upscale hospitality. This role requires flexibility for evenings and events.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a senior culinary leader in a resort, hotel, fine-dining, or upscale hospitality environment.
• Strong culinary leadership, staff management, training, and performance-coaching abilities.
• Experience with menu planning, recipe development, food preparation, and professional presentation.
• Proficiency in banquet operations and high-volume food-service environments.
• Knowledge of inventory management, food purchasing, cost control, and vendor relations.
• Comprehensive understanding of food safety, sanitation standards, and applicable health regulations.
• Excellent organization, time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Culinary degree, professional certification, or equivalent hands-on culinary experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations across the resort's restaurants, event spaces, and dining venues.
• Develop innovative menus, recipes, and presentations aligned with resort standards and guest expectations.
• Supervise, schedule, train, and mentor kitchen staff while fostering a respectful and collaborative work environment.
• Plan and execute menus for banquets, conferences, weddings, and other special events.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, ordering, and food-cost controls.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency, presentation, safety, and sanitation.
• Collaborate with resort leadership and event teams to balance creativity, efficiency, and profitability.
• Monitor kitchen performance and ensure smooth execution during high-volume service periods.

Skills

Executive Chef

Culinary

Resort

hospitality

Culinary Arts

Fine Dining

Banquet Operations

Education

Culinary degree

Professional certification

Job description

Talently is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across a premier resort in Oklahoma. You will direct restaurants, event spaces, and dining venues, shaping memorable guest dining experiences and ensuring top-quality food safety and presentation.

With 5+ years in senior culinary leadership, you will develop innovative menus, manage a large team, and optimize cost controls while delivering exceptional upscale hospitality. This role requires flexibility for evenings and events.