Hotel Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Menu Innovation

Capitol Plaza Hotel; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

401(k) Match

Health Coverage

Paid Time Off

DailyPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Brand Discounts

Community Service

Job summary

Capitol Plaza Hotel in Norfolk, VA, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a dynamic culinary team in a fast-paced hotel environment, overseeing both restaurant and catering operations with a focus on quality and guest experience.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of leadership in hospitality, holds an Executive Chef certification or culinary degree, and is proficient with Microsoft Office and cloud apps. This full-time role offers a strong compensation package and growth opportunities.

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.
• Flexible and committed – early mornings or weekend banquets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and inspire a results-driven culinary team that lives Atrium’s Core Values every day.
• Deliver memorable guest experiences by continuously improving food quality, presentation, and service.
• Optimize labor costs and productivity through effective scheduling and cross-training.
• 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 create menus that enhance both the guest experience and brand concept.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Cost control & analytics

Microsoft Office / Cloud apps

Education

Executive Chef certification

Culinary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cloud-based apps

Job description

Capitol Plaza Hotel in Norfolk, VA, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a dynamic culinary team in a fast-paced hotel environment, overseeing both restaurant and catering operations with a focus on quality and guest experience.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of leadership in hospitality, holds an Executive Chef certification or culinary degree, and is proficient with Microsoft Office and cloud apps. This full-time role offers a strong compensation package and growth opportunities.