Luxury Resort Executive Chef & Culinary Leader

Salamander Resort & Spa; Middleburg (VA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Salamander Middleburg is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of our luxury resort in Middleburg, Virginia. You will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across restaurants, banquets, catering, in-room dining, and special events, delivering exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction while upholding Salamander's luxury standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as an Executive Chef in a luxury hotel or resort, proven ability to manage

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a luxury hotel or resort environment.
• Proven success leading complex, high-volume culinary operations, including upscale or fine-dining restaurants and banquet/event operations.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, motivate, and retain high-performing culinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for all resort culinary operations.
• Lead, mentor, develop, and inspire the culinary leadership team and kitchen professionals.
• Create innovative, seasonally inspired menus that enhance the guest experience.
• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, taste, presentation, consistency, and execution.
• Oversee culinary operations for restaurants, banquets, catering, in-room dining, and events.
• Manage food costs, labor, purchasing, inventory, and operating expenses to achieve financial goals.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost management

Financial acumen

Staff development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Culinary degree or formal training preferred

Job description

Salamander Middleburg is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of our luxury resort in Middleburg, Virginia. You will provide strategic and hands-on leadership across restaurants, banquets, catering, in-room dining, and special events, delivering exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction while upholding Salamander's luxury standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years as an Executive Chef in a luxury hotel or resort, proven ability to manage