Luxury Hotel Executive Chef - Shape Culinary Vision

Hotel Arista; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Chef at Hotel Arista in Chicago leads the culinary vision across Che Figata, Zorba Lounge, Arista Coffee & Café, In-Room Dining, Banquets and Catering, delivering intentional luxury and genuine care.

As a member of the senior leadership team, you will build exceptional teams, ensure quality and consistency, drive financial performance, and mentor the next generation of culinary leaders while elevating the property's dining reputation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large culinary operations across multiple outlets.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, food costs, and labor.
• Strong leadership and succession planning skills.
• Excellent food safety and regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the culinary vision across all hotel outlets.
• Lead menu strategy, development, and seasonal innovation.
• Establish standards for quality, flavor, and presentation.
• Develop and coach culinary leadership team.
• Recruit and retain high-performing culinary talent.
• Manage budgets, food cost, labor, and inventory.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Vision

Menu Strategy

Cost Control

Budgeting

Staff Development

Food Safety

Quality Assurance

Tools

Craftable Purchasing System

Job description

The Executive Chef at Hotel Arista in Chicago leads the culinary vision across Che Figata, Zorba Lounge, Arista Coffee & Café, In-Room Dining, Banquets and Catering, delivering intentional luxury and genuine care.

As a member of the senior leadership team, you will build exceptional teams, ensure quality and consistency, drive financial performance, and mentor the next generation of culinary leaders while elevating the property's dining reputation.