Multi-Unit Corporate Executive Chef

Marcus Hotels & Resorts; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Employee discounts

Movie theatre discounts

Modern office

Generous PTO

Company-paid benefits

401k match

Job summary

Marcus Hotels & Resorts in Milwaukee seeks a Corporate Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across restaurants, banquets, and catering. This hands-on role reports to the VP of Food & Beverage and travels to properties to elevate standards.

With 10+ years in executive culinary leadership, you will shape menus, oversee budgets, and mentor field teams to sustain brand excellence. The position offers travel, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to influence a growing portfolio of

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ prior experience as Executive Chef or similar with demonstrated success in all areas of culinary operations.
• Previous experience in a multi-unit leadership role, with a strong preference for hotel/resort and upscale concepts.
• Effective leadership and management skills with strategic direction and on-site staff supervision.
• Creative culinary skills with ability to craft offerings and menus for satisfaction and profit.
• Ability to analyze situations, solve problems, and present strategic recommendations.
• Financial acumen and understanding of P&L, forecasts, and capital requests.
• Uphold Marcus’s standards, culture, and conduct; strong communication across organization.
• Willingness to travel and overnight stays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary teams across restaurants, banquets, and catering to ensure high quality and presentation.
• Develop and implement innovative menus to drive sales and profitability.
• Set operating standards, purchasing, receiving, and line execution SOPs.
• Provide budgeting guidelines and improve cost structures through staffing and process improvements.
• Establish procurement guidelines to meet quality and profit targets.
• Develop health and sanitation standards and conduct regular inspections.
• Recruit, train, and mentor culinary staff; build a talent pipeline and succession plan.
• Collaborate with corporate and property F&B teams on promotions and brand alignment.
• Visit locations as needed to oversee kitchen operations and maintain excellence.
• Create reports on status, financial updates, and project progress.

Skills

Executive leadership

Culinary operations

Vendor negotiations

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

English proficiency

Job description

Marcus Hotels & Resorts in Milwaukee seeks a Corporate Executive Chef to lead culinary operations across restaurants, banquets, and catering. This hands-on role reports to the VP of Food & Beverage and travels to properties to elevate standards.

With 10+ years in executive culinary leadership, you will shape menus, oversee budgets, and mentor field teams to sustain brand excellence. The position offers travel, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to influence a growing portfolio of