Corporate Executive Chef

Corporate Executive Chef

Medina, OH

Riley Hotel Group is looking for a talented and innovative full-time Corporate Executive Chef to join our team and lead the culinary operations within our hotels. We are seeking a culinary professional who thrives in a dynamic, service-driven environment. As Executive Chef, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop the team while providing elevated hospitality and personalized guest service. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about creating memorable, plated moments, blends creative culinary artistry with business acumen, believes in fostering a culture of mentorship and support, and implements rigorous standards of food safety, preparation, and presentation.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Proven success as an Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in an upscale environment.
• Experience overseeing multiple food and beverage outlets.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in menu development, cost control, budgeting, and financial performance.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Excellent organization, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• A passion for hospitality and creating memorable, unique dining experiences.

Scope of Leadership:

• Elevate and maintain premium food quality and service standards across all outlets. This includes directing daily food preparation, execution, and presentation.
• Inventory and supply management – oversee all food purchasing, receiving, inventory control, and proper storage organization.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, including line cooks and stewards, ensuring optimized production schedules for daily service and special events.
• Oversee menu development, recipe standardization, and daily food preparation, including buffets, to ensure high-quality execution and adherence to brand standards.
• Establish and enforce kitchen protocols to safely accommodate guest allergies and dietary restrictions.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and brand standards.
• Manage food and labor costs through effective forecasting, purchasing, inventory management, and scheduling for multiple outlets.
• Build strategic relationships with regional suppliers to source fresh, local ingredients that support a farm-to-table philosophy.
• Drive innovation while maintaining operational excellence and financial performance.
• Maintain a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, to provide hands-on leadership during peak service times.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401k Plan
• Paid Time Off
• A collaborative, creative, and people-first work culture.

The ideal candidate is a visible leader who enjoys being in the kitchen, mentoring team members and continuously elevating the culinary experience within our hotels. You enjoy creating innovative menus, managing financial performance, and ensuring every plate reflects the highest standards of quality and service.

If you are passionate about culinary excellence and ready to become part of our corporate leadership team.

Compensation: Competitive compensation package tailored to experience and expertise.

A sense of pride shines through in everything we do, and that's why so many branded and independent hotels count on Riley Hotel Group for the management, design, and development of their properties. Our approach provides higher than average internal rates of return and cash flows, repeat business, and a stellar reputation for quality guest experiences.

Benefits

Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Life insurance, 401(k)

Job Type

Full time

Schedule

Weekend availability, Monday to Friday