Fine-Dining Executive Chef - Lead Menu & Team

The Chatham Inn, Relais & Chateaux; Chatham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

401K

On-Demand Pay

Discounts

Job summary

The Chatham Inn, a Relais & Châteaux property on Cape Cod, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team and uphold fine dining standards. You will oversee all kitchen operations, menu development, and ensure top-quality food safety and service while collaborating with corporate F&B teams.

Ideal candidates bring extensive fine dining experience, banquet expertise, and a strong track record in team leadership, inventory control, and menu innovation in a hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fine dining with banquet/catering preferred.
• Strong team supervision and staff development skills.
• Background in dietary operations and food production management.
• Extensive culinary expertise in handling, prep and plating.
• Know-how in inventory, controls and kitchen systems.
• Proven leadership to motivate and guide a culinary team.
• Restaurant/hospitality industry experience is desirable.
• Familiar with food safety standards and certifications.
• Excellent organization to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Passion for innovative menu planning and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the entire kitchen team to high performance.
• Develop and update menus reflecting current culinary trends.
• Oversee food prep, presentation, and service quality.
• Manage inventory, orders, stock levels, and waste.
• Supervise production to meet safety and health standards.
• Coordinate catering events and banquet planning.
• Oversee shift management for smooth service hours.
• Implement training programs for staff development.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with management on budgeting and cost control.

Skills

Executive kitchen leadership

Banquet & catering

Menu development

Food safety HACCP

Inventory & cost control

Job description

The Chatham Inn, a Relais & Châteaux property on Cape Cod, seeks an Executive Chef to lead the culinary team and uphold fine dining standards. You will oversee all kitchen operations, menu development, and ensure top-quality food safety and service while collaborating with corporate F&B teams.

Ideal candidates bring extensive fine dining experience, banquet expertise, and a strong track record in team leadership, inventory control, and menu innovation in a hospitality setting.