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Executive Chef – Conference Center & Executive Dining

Salary: $120,000

Full-Time | Leadership Role | P&L Responsibility

We are seeking a polished, experienced Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a high-profile conference center and upscale café operation. This role oversees a $5M+ food & beverage program, including executive dining, board-level events, conference catering, and high-volume café service.

This is not a patient dining environment.

The operation includes 11 meeting rooms, an upscale café and coffee program, grab-and-go offerings, and monthly/quarterly executive dining functions.

This position reports directly to the General Manager and requires strong financial stewardship, client-facing professionalism, and hands-on leadership.

What You’ll Oversee

• $2M+ conference center dining and events
• $3M café and retail food program
• 200–300 daily café guests
• Executive and board-level dining events
• Full P&L accountability
• 2 Sous Chefs and 1 Catering Chef

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations with a focus on food quality and consistency
• Develop weekly café menus and seasonal updates
• Design high-end executive and board meeting menus
• Conduct tastings with internal leadership and clients
• Manage food cost, labor, and budget performance
• Coach and develop culinary team members
• Maintain kitchen organization, sanitation, and operational standards
• Collaborate directly with client stakeholders and leadership
• Uphold high expectations and accountability across the operation

What We’re Looking For

• Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef experience in:
  • High-end conference centers
  • Luxury hotels with strong banquet programs
  • High-end contract food service
• Proven P&L and cost of goods management experience
• Strong banquet and executive dining background
• Experience leading and developing culinary teams
• Professional, client-facing presence
• Ability to accept feedback and continuously improve
• Strong organizational and IT skills (Word, Excel)
• Culinary degree preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• 2 weeks PTO
• Health, dental, vision
• 401(k)
• Sick time
• Monthly cell phone allowance
• Free parking

Schedule

• Primarily Monday–Friday
• Event-based flexibility required

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is ideal for a chef who:

• Leads by example
• Holds high standards without ego
• Is financially disciplined
• Thrives in structured hospitality environments
• Enjoys executive-level client interaction
• Is passionate about elevating food quality and team performance

If you are an experienced culinary leader seeking a stable, professional environment where quality, accountability, and leadership matter, we'd welcome your application.

JOB ID: 172175

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Charles Frede

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