Hotel Executive Chef — Lead Culinary Excellence

KOGER LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

401K plan with company match

Employee discounts at branded hotels

Job summary

Shamin Hotels seeks an Executive Chef to lead the hotel's culinary operations at our Richmond-area property. You will oversee restaurants, banquets, catering, and room service, guiding menu development, food quality, and cost control to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires extensive kitchen leadership, a focus on safety and sanitation, and collaboration with Sales and Events teams to ensure successful events.

Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive culinary leadership experience required, preferably in a hotel environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation regulations.
• Proven ability to manage food and labor costs effectively.
• Experience in menu development, banquet execution, and high-volume food production.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations including restaurants, banquets, catering, and room service as applicable.
• Develop and design menus that reflect brand standards, seasonal offerings, and guest preferences.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control across all outlets.
• Supervise, train, and develop kitchen team members to maintain high performance and engagement.
• Manage food and labor costs to meet budget and profitability goals.
• Maintain inventory levels and oversee ordering, receiving, and storage of food and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards including local and state regulations.
• Conduct regular kitchen inspections to maintain cleanliness and organization.
• Collaborate with Sales and Events teams to execute successful banquets and special events.
• Create and standardize recipes and ensure adherence to preparation methods.
• Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements to enhance the dining experience.
• Develop schedules to ensure appropriate staffing levels for business needs.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement within the kitchen.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of culinary team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food safety knowledge

Cost control

Team supervision

Education

High School diploma

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Shamin Hotels seeks an Executive Chef to lead the hotel's culinary operations at our Richmond-area property. You will oversee restaurants, banquets, catering, and room service, guiding menu development, food quality, and cost control to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

The role requires extensive kitchen leadership, a focus on safety and sanitation, and collaboration with Sales and Events teams to ensure successful events.