Chef de Cuisine

We are looking for an energetic, collaborative and passionate Chef de Cuisine to join our Virginia Hotel culinary team! If you love what you do, come grow with us.

Chef de Cuisine Benefits and Compensation

• Amazing company and hotel culture.
• Great benefits, 401k, Exclusive Associate Travel Discounts.
• Unique Perks include Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Friends & Family Discounts.
• Development Opportunities and tremendous growth opportunities.

Chef de Cuisine Requirements and Qualifications

• Must have 23 years in a hotel or upscale dining Culinary Leadership Role, with at least of that time in a hotel banquet food production capacity. Must have banquet and restaurant experience.
• Must have a collaborative mindset, able to partner with the Executive Chef and multiple other departments. Foster a positive kitchen environment.
• Hands-on leadership style, able to train, motivate and develop the team.
• Strong culinary skills, strong fundamentals, and the ability to teach them and develop the team. Creative and up to date on culinary trends.
• Able to plan, execute and follow through on a la carte service and banquet functions. A multitasker.
• Menu planning skills, prep list and game plan to successfully execute top quality service. Creative and up to speed on current trends.
• Strong organization and communication skills, able to handle all administrative tasks. Recipes, menu costing, production sheets, and prep lists. Strong communications skills.
• Able to monitor and control costs, food cost, labor cost, able to schedule to business levels.
• Love what you do, passion for cooking, developing the team and guest service. Attention to detail and ability to uphold high standards.

Chef de Cuisine Preferred Background and Skills

• Culinary degree is preferred, if not culinary degree, then experience must match responsibility.
• Experience with Birchstreet or kronos is a plus but must learn systems quickly. Able to stay organized with email, calendar, and follow through on tasks.
• Experience on-camera or in person, cooking demos and/ or cooking classes, able to speak to guests and the media.