Visionary Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Innovation

Tapestry Conshohocken; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Life insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Room discounts

Training & development

Career advancement

Job summary

Concord Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team at the King of Prussia property and elevate the dining experience across the hotel. The ideal candidate is hands-on, visionary, excels in team development, food quality, cost management, and innovation in culinary operations.

As a Concord Leader you will manage all kitchen operations, develop menus, control food and labor costs, hire and mentor staff, ensure safety, and collaborate with F&B and hotel leadership to achieve

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of culinary leadership in hospitality or high-volume settings.
• 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.
• Proven ability to lead large teams with focus on quality and cost control.
• Strong understanding of food and labor cost management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with menu development, kitchen safety, vendor management, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations including main kitchen and banquet events.
• Create and execute innovative menus based on market trends and guest preferences.
• Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality food.
• Develop and maintain food and labor cost controls; manage department operating budgets.
• Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate culinary staff.
• Collaborate with F&B and hotel leadership to align with guest expectations and operational goals.
• Partner with vendors to secure top-quality products at competitive pricing.
• Maintain health and safety standards, including compliance with regulations.
• Lead guest engagement initiatives, responding to feedback and ensuring an outstanding dining experience.
• Contribute to strategic planning for long-term culinary excellence and profitability.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Cost control

Menu development

Team development

Interpersonal communication

Vendor management

Operational excellence

Education

Associate degree in Culinary Arts

Hospitality management degree preferred

Job description

Concord Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team at the King of Prussia property and elevate the dining experience across the hotel. The ideal candidate is hands-on, visionary, excels in team development, food quality, cost management, and innovation in culinary operations.

As a Concord Leader you will manage all kitchen operations, develop menus, control food and labor costs, hire and mentor staff, ensure safety, and collaborate with F&B and hotel leadership to achieve