Lead Sous Chef — Dynamic Kitchen, Flexible Scheduling

The Crescent Hotels Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401K matching

Flexible scheduling

Discounts at Crescent properties

Marriott employee room rate

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Executive Chef at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront. You will lead the culinary team, develop menus, and ensure top-notch guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires extensive culinary knowledge, strong leadership, and expertise in budgeting, purchasing, and inventory management to drive profitability and quality across all kitchen operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of culinary techniques and kitchen operations.
• Strong leadership and staff development abilities.
• Solid understanding of food safety, sanitation, and cost control.
• Experience with budgeting, purchasing, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure quality standards.
• Lead, train, and evaluate the culinary staff; schedule and discipline when needed.
• Develop menus and collaborate with Executive Chef on specials.
• Coordinate with catering to meet guest expectations and events.
• Review costs and sales with the Executive Chef to meet budgets.
• Maintain policies, safety standards, and sanitary practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Culinary techniques

Food safety

Inventory management

Labor scheduling

Purchasing

Budgeting

Cost control

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Executive Chef at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront. You will lead the culinary team, develop menus, and ensure top-notch guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires extensive culinary knowledge, strong leadership, and expertise in budgeting, purchasing, and inventory management to drive profitability and quality across all kitchen operations.