Executive Chef jobs in Maryland

Executive Chef directs and oversees kitchen operations, including menu development, purchasing, inventory, cost control and sanitation. Creates and updates menus that will appeal to customers, utilize seasonal ingredients, and maximize profits. Being an Executive Chef develops and tests new recipes. Solicits and studies customer feedback to maintain high standards of quality and satisfaction. Additionally, Executive Chef troubleshoots and resolves operational issues. Complies with all safety and food sanitation laws and regulations. Supervises, trains, and mentors staff. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in culinary arts or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Executive Chef typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be an Executive Chef typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Executive Chef
  • Relais & Châteaux
  • Baltimore, MD FULL_TIME
  • Company Description

    The Ivy Hotel, a member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux organization, is an extraordinary boutique hotel in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon neighborhood, with 17 guest rooms and suites, a small luxury spa, and Magdalena, one of Baltimore’s top restaurants. Consistently rated in the “best of” categories, The Ivy’s highly inclusive room rate includes everything from made-to-order breakfast and evening cocktails to private car service and valet parking. 

    The Ivy is easily accessible by car or bus, and is close to many of the city’s museums and activities. We offer generous benefits, with plenty of time off to explore the area or expand your knowledge. Join us for your next adventure, where friendships are forged and acquired skills last a lifetime.

    Magdalena is The Ivy Hotel’s American Contemporary restaurant, with a French brigade-style kitchen and a close-knit, talented, diverse culinary team. 

    The seasonal Magdalena menu is grounded in the classic dishes of France, the comforts of England and the bounty of the Chesapeake Bay region. Ingredients are sourced close to home and relationships with local farmers and purveyors are at the heart of the culinary philosophy - which includes whole animal butchery/utilization, methods of seasonal preservation, and in-house baking and pastry. 

    A cheeky cocktail program, Wine Spectator-awarded wine list, and revered whiskey collection complete an unmatched dining experience. Together, the Magdalena team creates an artistic, from-scratch expression of Maryland, recently recognized in Food & Wine.

    Job Description

    The Executive Chef position is a rare opportunity to join the culinary team of a Relais & Chateaux property - a global leader in culinary excellence and a standard-setter for the rest of the world. 

    The Executive Chef is responsible for the successful management of The Ivy Hotel culinary program and the Magdalena kitchen. The Chef is first in command in the kitchen, maintaining both highest quality standards and guest satisfaction. The Chef reports directly to the Assistant General Manager, and works closely with the General Manager, the Managing Director, and the Food and Beverage Manager, ensuring a collaborative, harmonious relationship between front and back of house operations.

    Qualifications

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Oversee day-to-day production and operations in the kitchen of all Ivy Hotel culinary outlets
    • Craft inspired, continuously updated/renewed seasonal menus and deliver an exceptional product
    • Conduct, coordinate, and supervise timely inventories, and ensure equipment repairs are carried out as needed
    • Be an active and dynamic recruiter of team members and someone who inherently enjoys developing and building his/her team and helping them to grow personally and professionally 
    • Foster an environment where improvements to foods, processes, and services are welcomed and encouraged
    • Work closely with the Food and Beverage Manager to facilitate a strong relationship between the kitchen, dining outlets, and staff
    • Create and ensure the timely rollout of new seasonal menus
    • Provide daily staff meals for Ivy and Magdalena team members   
    • Be a thorough and timely communicator with Ivy and Magdalena management
    • Work closely with the Sales & Marketing Department and Public Relations to develop, promote and execute special promotions and events 
    • Act as a brand ambassador for Magdalena and The Ivy and ensure company values are upheld to both external and internal contacts, through appropriate behavior and performance
    • Join and participate in weekly BEO and manager meetings
    • Monitor guest reviews and address feedback with the Food and Beverage Manager
    • Work with the GM and Controller to create and fine-tune the budget, and review financials with them on a monthly basis. Set margins and manage the business against projections; control the elements that determine profit and loss
    • Ensure adherence to, and compliance with, all health, safety, and food regulations. Maintain the highest standards of hygiene in the kitchen area
    • Manage discipline and standards within the kitchen and address conflict in a timely manner in accordance with The Ivy policies
    • Take ownership of issues or tasks and give detailed updates to the Assistant GM and GM

    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

    • Proven experience as Head Chef or CDC, multi-outlet oversight preferred
    • Exceptional proven ability of kitchen management and team development
    • Up-to-date with culinary trends and optimized kitchen processes
    • Good understanding of useful computer programs (Google Drive, restaurant management software, POS)
    • Credentials in health and safety training

    PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

    • Ability to lead and inspire a team
    • Strong passion for the art of food design
    • Outstanding communication and leadership skills
    • Ability to track expenses and manage a budget
    • Effective time management
    • Ability to self-manage work-life balance
    • Flexibility to work different shifts including but not limited to weekends and holidays
    • Genuine warmth, approachability, and generosity
    • Professional manner and demeanor, and excellent personal grooming

    Additional Information

    Benefits

    • Paid Vacation and Holidays

    • Medical and Dental Insurance

    • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance

    • Basic and Optional Life Insurance

    • Retirement Savings Plan

    The Ivy Hotel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, and pre-employment drug test conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Ivy Hotel is a COVID-19 Vaccinated workforce and employment is contingent upon proof of full vaccination within 30 days of start date. 

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Executive Chef
  • Westin Baltimore
  • Linthicum Heights, MD OTHER
  • Overview Plan and manage the kitchen staff in the procurement, production, preparation and presentation of all food for the hotel in a safe, sanitary work environment which conforms to all standards a...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • Easton, MD OTHER
  • Overview Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is an experienced partner managing housekeeping, laundry, dining, and nutritional services within the healthcare market. For over 45 years, we have...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • Mamas on the Half Shell
  • Baltimore, MD FULL_TIME
  • Welcome to Mama's on the Half Shell in Baltimore, MD, where we strive to offer our guests a unique dining experience unlike any other. Our secret ingredient? Our Executive Chef. We are currently seeki...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Executive Chef
  • NexDine
  • Rockville, MD FULL_TIME
  • Are you passionate about creating amazing experiences in the hospitality industry? Then consider NEXDINE Hospitality for an amazing hospitality journey! We deliver trusted dining, hospitality, fitness...
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EXECUTIVE CHEF
  • Compass Group Careers
  • Baltimore, MD FULL_TIME
  • Compass Corporate Position Title: Executive Chef Owings Mills, MD. Monday - Friday A family of companies and experiencesAs the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is kn...
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Executive Chef
  • Buffalo Marriott HARBORCENTER
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Executive Chef Shaner Hotel Group has an immediate opportunity for a Executive Chef to join our team at the Buffalo Marr...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Resort Lifestyle Communities
  • Albuquerque, NM
  • Resort Lifestyle Communities is accepting applications for an Executive Chef provide resort-style food and service while...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Oklahoma City Courtyard
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Hotel: Oklahoma City Courtyard Executive Chef Full time Atrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Rogers Embassy Suites
  • Rogers, AR
  • Hotel: Rogers Embassy Suites Executive Chef Full time Atrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite se...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Aramark
  • Ridgefield Park, NJ
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, r...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Aramark
  • Elyria, OH
  • Job Description Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. ...
  • 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Aramark
  • Dublin, VA
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, r...
  • 3/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Chef
  • Aramark
  • Grovetown, GA
  • Job Description The Executive Chef is a management position overseeing chef managers as well as hourly culinary staff, r...
  • 3/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

Maryland (US: /ˈmɛrələnd/ (listen) MERR-əl-ənd) is a state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east. The state's largest city is Baltimore, and its capital is Annapolis. Among its occasional nicknames are Old Line State, the Free State, and the Chesapeake Bay State. It is named after the English queen Henrietta Maria, known in England as Queen Mary. Sixteen of Maryland's twenty-three counties border the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay estuary and...
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Income Estimation for Executive Chef jobs
$86,436 to $116,955

Executive Chef in Lorain, OH
Tell us of a time when you were put in a situation which truly tested your ability to handle things as an executive chef.
November 04, 2019
Executive Chef in Brockton, MA
The menus must fit in with the budget allotted to the chef.
December 02, 2019
Executive Chef in Indianapolis, IN
Some Chefs may specialize in a certain type of cuisine.
December 22, 2019