Executive Chef

SH Hotels and Resorts

$160K — $170K *
Hospitality & Recreation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience as an Executive Chef.
  • Advanced knowledge of culinary operations.
  • Demonstrated ability in guest and team member engagement.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Experience in fine dining and the NYC dining scene.
  • Business acumen in cost control and food activations.
  • Knowledge of French cuisine is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead culinary team in designing unique menus.
  • Implement culinary innovations that respect nature and promote sustainability.
  • Foster an environment of creativity and excellence in food preparation.
  • Mentor and coach kitchen staff for professional growth.
  • Ensure operational efficiency in a 24-hour kitchen setting.
  • Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation.
  • Engage with customers and team members to enhance experience.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with organic produce.
  • Impact the culinary landscape through innovative dishes.
  • Be part of a mission-driven culinary team.
  • Engagement with local sourcing efforts and partnerships.
  • Professional development through mentoring and coaching.
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on creativity.
Full Job Description
We fill our kitchen with organic produce, and we run a culinary team that believes in perfection, creativity and simplicity, respects nature and loves good food. We're currently looking for a seasoned Culinary Director who thrives within a mission-driven environment, creates change through culinary innovation, and is a proven and effective leader, with the talent and desire to imagine unique, locally-sourced, unforgettable dishes.

If you're already thinking of new menus, we'd love to hear from you.

About you...

Passionate about food and a minimum of 8 years of similar work experience as an Executive Chef.

Advanced knowledge of culinary operations, a strong leader and a proven track record in guest and team member engagement and experience alongside excellent knowledge of great financial performance.

Excels at communication, both verbal and written.

Creative, driven and passionate, with a positive mindset

Is flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.
• Experience in fine dining and NYC dining scene
• Charismatic and natural leader - hands on and influential
• Sense of precision
• Inventive and creative (food)
• Loves mentoring and coaching
• Business acumen - understand cost control and Food activations, dinners, partnerships, etc...
• Composure under pressure
• A master in craftmanshift: understand flavor profiles, various cooking techniques, and seasonality
• Experience in French cuisine
• Union experience is a plus

$160,000.00 - $170,00.00

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