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The Executive Chef is the visionary and operational leader of the hotel’s culinary program, responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences while driving disciplined cost control, labor optimization, and efficient work processes. This role balances culinary excellence with financial stewardship, ensuring a lean, agile workforce that upholds luxury service standards without compromising quality, creativity, or guest satisfaction.

Culinary Leadership & Guest Experience

• Lead, inspire, and mentor culinary teams across all outlets, banquets, and special events, setting the tone for excellence, professionalism, and innovation.

• Develop and execute menus that reflect the hotel’s brand, seasonality, and guest expectations while aligning with operational and financial goals.

• Ensure consistent execution of food quality, presentation, taste, and service standards across all culinary operations.

• Partner with Food & Beverage leadership to elevate the overall dining experience and drive guest loyalty.

Labor Cost Management & Workforce Optimization

• Own culinary labor budgets and actively manage productivity to achieve labor cost targets without sacrificing service or quality.

• Design and implement staffing models that establish a lean, flexible workforce, optimizing scheduling, cross-training, and deployment based on business volumes and demand patterns.

• Analyze labor data, forecasts, and productivity metrics to proactively adjust staffing levels and minimize overtime, inefficiencies, and redundancy.

• Lead labor planning for banquets, events, and seasonal business fluctuations with a focus on efficiency and profitability.

Process Design & Operational Excellence

• Create, document, and continuously improve standardized work processes that streamline kitchen operations, reduce waste, and increase consistency.

• Implement lean culinary practices that improve speed, accuracy, food cost control, and labor utilization.

• Establish clear production workflows, prep standards, and role clarity to ensure smooth operations during peak service periods.

• Champion a culture of accountability, organization, and continuous improvement within all kitchen environments.

Financial & Cost Control

• Manage food, labor, and operating costs in alignment with budgeted targets and financial objectives.

• Oversee purchasing, inventory controls, vendor relationships, and cost negotiations to maximize value and minimize waste.

• Review financial reports regularly and partner with Finance and Operations leadership to identify opportunities for cost optimization and revenue growth.

• Ensure menus are engineered for profitability while maintaining luxury quality standards.

People Leadership & Development

• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing culinary team with a strong bench of future leaders.

• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and safety-focused work environment that supports engagement and retention.

• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and corrective action as needed, ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies.

• Promote cross-training and skill development to support workforce flexibility and succession planning.

Compliance, Safety & Standards

• Ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal health, safety, and labor regulations.

• Maintain the highest standards of sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety at all times.

• Uphold brand standards, luxury service expectations, and internal policies across all culinary operations.

What we need from you:

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a luxury hotel or high-end hospitality environment.

• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success managing labor costs, food costs, and operational budgets.

• Experience designing and implementing efficient kitchen workflows and lean staffing models.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and team-development skills.

• Ability to balance creativity with structure, discipline, and operational rigor.

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.

What you can expect from us:

The annual compensation range for this role is $110,000-$120,000.

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing

framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

**Important information** :

+ The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

+ No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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+ If you are a resident of or applying to a job opening in the State of Washington, please click here to read about applicable benefits.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.