Executive Chef

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate the dining experience. This pivotal role requires a passionate leader with extensive culinary expertise, exceptional kitchen management skills, and a flair for innovative menu development. As an Executive Chef, you will oversee all food operations, ensure the highest standards of food safety and sanitation, and inspire your team to deliver outstanding service. Your energetic approach will drive excellence in food quality, staff performance, and guest satisfaction, creating memorable experiences that reflect our commitment to culinary excellence.

Duties

• Efficiently supervise, guide and train kitchen associates to provide quality food production for both restaurants and banquets, focusing especially on timing, portions, food quality and sanitation/cleanliness.
• Schedule, evaluate, supervise and direct all kitchen personnel, including utility and sanitation as well as the employee cafeteria, providing disciplinary action if necessary.
• Ensure appropriate inventory of supplies and materials needed for associates to perform their jobs.
• Establish, direct and review performance standards in food preparation, purchasing and production to ensure effective, controlled and coordinated efforts are achieved.
• Monitor, direct and coordinate effective sanitation, cleanliness and organization efforts in food and beverage areas.
• Responsible for the review and accomplishment of cost goals in the area of food cost, kitchen labor and related expense

Qualifications

• Have a minimum 3 years' experience as Executive Chef, including record of menu design and recipe creation.
• Physical Requirements (In-Office Role)
• Ability to work in a standard office environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (6-8 hours a day)
• Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items.
• Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies).
• Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles).
• Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations as it relates to food handling and food production.
• High work ethic and self-initiative
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
• May be required to work varying schedules to include nights, weekends, and holidays
• Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our Guests!

Join Our Team:

At Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown, we are committed to creating memorable experiences for our guests through thoughtful service, teamwork, and attention to detail. If you are passionate about hospitality and ready to contribute to an engaging and distinguished guest experience, we would love to hear from you.

Apply directly through our official careers site:

https://myjobs.adp.com/remingtonhotelscareers/cx/job-details?reqId=5001219231906

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person