Executive Chef: Visionary Menu Leader in Historic Hotel

Leisure Hotels & Resorts; Hastings (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Employer Match

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Voluntary STD / LTD

Job summary

Confluence Hotel in Hastings, Minnesota, seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, inspire the kitchen team, and deliver memorable dining experiences for guests in a historic setting. You will develop innovative menus reflecting local trends, manage daily kitchen activities, control costs, mentor staff, and collaborate with management on events and catering.

Join a team that values craftsmanship, quality, and hospitality and offers competitive compensation along with a

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or similar leadership role in hotel/restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, safety standards & kitchen management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays.
• Experience with budgeting and cost control preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute innovative menus that reflect the hotel’s brand and local culinary trends.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness.
• Manage and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Control food costs, inventory, and procurement to maximize profitability.
• Collaborate with the management team to plan special events, banquets, and catering services.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations and hotel policies.
• Maintain consistency in food presentation and taste across all outlets.
• Stay current with culinary trends and incorporate new techniques and ingredients.

Skills

Executive leadership

Budgeting & costs

Menu development

Team mentoring

Food safety & quality

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Confluence Hotel in Hastings, Minnesota, seeks an Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations, inspire the kitchen team, and deliver memorable dining experiences for guests in a historic setting. You will develop innovative menus reflecting local trends, manage daily kitchen activities, control costs, mentor staff, and collaborate with management on events and catering.

Join a team that values craftsmanship, quality, and hospitality and offers competitive compensation along with a