Visionary Executive Chef — Lead Hotel Culinary Team

CP Valley Forge; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Discounted room rates

Training opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

Concord Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team across hotel operations and banquet events. You will drive menu innovation, maintain high quality, and manage food and labor costs.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of leadership in hospitality, a culinary-focused degree is preferred, and you will mentor staff while upholding safety standards and guest satisfaction across our properties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of culinary leadership experience in hospitality or high-volume environments.
• 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or related field preferred.
• Proven ability to lead large teams in fast-paced setting with quality and cost control.
• Strong understanding of food and labor cost management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to foster a team-oriented environment focused on associate growth and guest satisfaction.
• Experience with menu development, kitchen safety, vendor management, and operational compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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, ensuring development and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and ensure culinary team is properly trained on equipment and recipes.
• Collaborate with F&B and hotel leadership to ensure alignment with guest expectations and operational goals.
• Partner with vendors to secure top-quality products at competitive pricing.
• Maintain all health and safety standards, including compliance with local, state, and federal 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

Team management

Cost control

Menu development

Vendor management

Food safety

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Operations leadership

Education

Culinary Arts degree

Hospitality management degree

Job description

Concord Hospitality is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our culinary team across hotel operations and banquet events. You will drive menu innovation, maintain high quality, and manage food and labor costs.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of leadership in hospitality, a culinary-focused degree is preferred, and you will mentor staff while upholding safety standards and guest satisfaction across our properties.