Executive Chef

Your company, your values, your career
Coast Hotels is a dynamic and growing brand. Our culture is rooted in our values, leadership accountability, and the growth and development of our Ambassadors.
Executive Chef Position Overview
The Executive Chef plays a pivotal role in the success of the hotel by driving the creation and execution of an innovative, local and guest-centric food strategy. This leadership position is responsible for fostering a positive and collaborative kitchen environment while maximizing operational efficiency, ensuring product consistency, and upholding exceptional guest service standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Culinary Leadership: Oversee all food operations, ensuring excellence in culinary delivery for all functions.
- Menu Innovation: Design, develop, and price menus that are creative, cost-effective, and aligned with guest expectations and market trends.
- Standards and Consistency: Maintain a comprehensive menu syllabus and ensure consistent execution of food preparation and service standards.
- Inventory and Cost Management: Secure and manage kitchen stock, monitor inventory levels, and minimize waste to achieve optimal food cost margins.
- Team Development: Recruit, train, mentor, and inspire a team of culinary professionals to deliver outstanding results and achieve business objectives.
- Training and Safety: Train team members in safe food handling and workplace safety practices while ensuring the security of the property, team, and guests.
- Operational Efficiency: Develop accurate forecasts and budgets, manage labor costs, and schedule staff effectively to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
- Product Quality: Inspect and maintain high standards for food presentation, buffet setups, and service delivery to meet the hotel’s standards.
- Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as required to support the success of the hotel.

Qualifications and Skills
- Experience: At least 5 years of culinary leadership in a comparable hotel environment with a strong catering background.
- Certifications: Red Seal Chef certification and Food Safe Levels 1 & 2 required. Hepatitis A vaccination recommended.
- Unionized Environment: Experience leading in a unionized setting is an asset.
- Culinary Creativity: Demonstrated ability to craft innovative menus and recipes that delight guests.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Squirrel POS and Dayforce is an asset.
- Leadership and Communication: Strong skills in leadership, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and both oral and written communication.
- Team Player: Self-motivated with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Customer Service Excellence: A commitment to superior internal and external guest experiences.
- Physical Demands: Ability to meet physical requirements, including standing for extended periods, lifting up to 30 lbs, and bending.
- Values Alignment: Embodies Coast Hotels’ core values and thrives in a culture of accountability.
- Flexible Schedule: Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

This role is ideal for a culinary professional with a passion for innovation, a commitment to excellence, and a desire to lead a dynamic team in delivering memorable dining experiences.
Coast Hotels offers a variety of benefits, including competitive wages & benefits, employee discounts, training & development, career advancement opportunities & more
Coast Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Coast Hotels would like to thank all interested applicants
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
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