Hotel Executive Chef — Lead, Create & Inspire Menus

Norfolk Sheraton - Atrium Hospitality; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

401(k) match

Health coverage

Paid time off

DailyPay

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Discount programs

Community involvement

Job summary

Norfolk Sheraton - Atrium Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef for our Norfolk, VA property. This full-time leadership role oversees a culinary team, delivers memorable guest experiences, and drives food quality, cost controls, and catering operations.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with F&B and events teams, and uphold Atrium's SPIRIT values while maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation. Compensation range is $100,000–$110,000.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of culinary leadership in a hotel setting.
• Proven leadership and technical culinary skills.
• Strong cost control and analytical know-how.
• Executive Chef certification or culinary degree preferred.
• Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and cloud-based apps.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and inspire a results-driven culinary team that lives Atrium’s Core Values every day.
• Deliver memorable guest experiences by improving food quality, presentation, and service.
• Oversee kitchen operations for a la carte and catering—ensuring consistent quality and execution.
• Drive food cost control by enforcing portioning, inventory rotation, receiving standards, and waste reduction.
• Collaborate with F&B, sales, and events teams to enhance guest experience and brand concept.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team motivation

Cost control

Analytical thinking

Guest experience focus

Education

Executive Chef certification or culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based apps

Job description

Norfolk Sheraton - Atrium Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef for our Norfolk, VA property. This full-time leadership role oversees a culinary team, delivers memorable guest experiences, and drives food quality, cost controls, and catering operations.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with F&B and events teams, and uphold Atrium's SPIRIT values while maintaining high standards of safety and sanitation. Compensation range is $100,000–$110,000.