OverviewOrion's Roof seeks a highly accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary operation of a fast-paced, high-profile Virginia Beach restaurant known for volume, visibility, modern presentation, Asian influence, premium seafood, and a meaningful sushi program. This is a hands-on leadership role for a chef who can combine creativity with disciplined execution, rigorous systems, strong financial command, and a relentless commitment to consistency. The successful candidate will bring the energy and stamina to lead service in real time, mentor a large culinary team, protect product integrity, and ensure every dish reflects the restaurant's market-leading position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Direct the day-to-day operations of all areas of the kitchen with a focus on consistency, presentation, flavor, speed and guest experience.
- Lead development of innovative, Asian-influenced menus that are modern, profitable, and compelling to the local and visitor market.
- Manage Human Resources in the kitchen in order to attract, retain and motivate the associates while providing a safe environment. Interview, hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, and discipline and terminate as appropriate.
- Plan and manage the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food in the hotel in a safe, sanitary, cost-effective manner.
- Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of kitchen, equipment, and related areas to ensure a healthy, safe work environment which meets/exceeds federal, state, corporate and franchise standards and regulations.
- Develop, implement and manage the department's budget; continually analyze, forecast, monitor and control the labor and food costs through various methods to meet/exceed management/budget objectives.
- Develop and implement menus and back-up (use records, production lists, pars, training, etc...) within corporate guidelines to continually improve revenues and profit margins while maintaining quality.
- Execute and promote the Accident Prevention Program to minimize liabilities and related expenses.
- Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills - Two+ years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable.
- Five+ years of experience as an Executive Chef in a high volume, market leading restaurant environment.
- Strong menu development and menu engineering experience with Asian-influenced cuisine, seafood-driven concepts, or globally inspired modern restaurants.
- Sushi is a significant business driver for Orion's Roof and represents approximately 20% of total revenue. The Executive Chef does not need to be a career sushi chef, but must have enough sushi understanding, premium seafood judgment, and operational discipline to lead and protect this critical revenue stream.
- Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
- Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
- Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
- Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
CompensationSalary Range: $120,000.00 - $128,000.00 Annually
Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No
Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? Yes
BenefitsHEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.
