Luxury Hotel Executive Chef — Lead Culinary & Stewarding

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Complimentary room nights

Learning and development

Global career opportunities

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York invites an Executive Chef to lead all kitchen and stewarding operations across its luxury outlets. You will safeguard culinary excellence, develop daily and seasonal menus, oversee production planning, and mentor a diverse team.

The role requires at least eight years of kitchen leadership in luxury environments and five years in a similar role at five-star properties; a culinary degree and Food Handler certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Eight years of kitchen leadership in luxury or ultra-luxury environments.
• Five years in a similar role at a five-star/five-diamond property; union experience is preferred.
• Culinary degree, diploma or equivalent experience.
• Current Food Handler card or ability to obtain one on start.
• Extensive knowledge of local/international cuisines, menu/recipe development, kitchen operations, financial reports, labor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen and stewarding operations and set the culinary vision.
• Develop daily and seasonal menus and oversee production planning.
• Inspire and develop culinary talent and ensure safety, sanitation and guest experience standards.
• Manage food and labor costs, purchasing, inventory and waste within financial guidelines.
• Recruit, schedule, train, and manage performance for culinary and stewarding staff.
• Engage with guests, collaborate with Catering and clients on special menus.
• Maintain service-ready kitchens and equipment; lead meetings and communicate with departments.
• Champion sustainability, recycling and waste reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Menu development

Food safety

Budgeting

Team development

English communication

Education

Culinary degree or diploma

Job description

The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York invites an Executive Chef to lead all kitchen and stewarding operations across its luxury outlets. You will safeguard culinary excellence, develop daily and seasonal menus, oversee production planning, and mentor a diverse team.

The role requires at least eight years of kitchen leadership in luxury environments and five years in a similar role at five-star properties; a culinary degree and Food Handler certification are preferred.