Executive Chef: Visionary Fine-Dining Leader

BHC; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Club, a BHC property, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary and financial performance of the restaurant. You will own menu development, seasonal cooking, operations, food safety, and purchasing strategy while protecting the brand's integrity.

You will partner with ownership, senior leadership, and the General Manager to achieve profitability without compromising quality, while mentoring the kitchen team and upholding guest experience standards.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage full P&L responsibility in a fine dining or upscale restaurant environment.
• Deep expertise in menu development, seasonal cooking, and culinary innovation.
• Strong leadership with ability to develop and retain culinary talent.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in recipe documentation platforms; familiarity with Opsi preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, POS systems, and inventory management tools.
• Minimum of 7–10 years progressive culinary experience, with at least 3 years in an Executive Chef or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Experience in Michelin-recognized, Forbes, or equivalent fine dining environment strongly preferred.
• Culinary degree from an accredited institution preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial performance with budgeting, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Lead menu development, culinary innovation, and brand identity.
• Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop BOH talent; succession planning.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and health compliance across operations.
• Partner with GM and leadership to drive profitability and guest experience.
• Maintain recipe documentation and Opsi platform standards.
• Manage vendor relations and supply chain for cost control.
• Coordinate with leadership on strategic growth and culinary standards.

Skills

P&L ownership

Menu development

Culinary leadership

Staff development

Vendor management

Communication

Food safety & sanitation

Recipe documentation

Education

Culinary degree

Executive chef experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Inventory management tools

Opsi familiarity

Job description

The Club, a BHC property, seeks an Executive Chef to lead culinary and financial performance of the restaurant. You will own menu development, seasonal cooking, operations, food safety, and purchasing strategy while protecting the brand's integrity.

You will partner with ownership, senior leadership, and the General Manager to achieve profitability without compromising quality, while mentoring the kitchen team and upholding guest experience standards.