Executive Chef DH

Description

Bring Culinary Excellence to Life in a Fast-Paced Kitchen Environment
Are you a passionate culinary professional who thrives in a high-energy kitchen and takes pride in delivering exceptional food quality? Join our team, where your creativity, leadership, and attention to detail will help drive an outstanding dining experience across all outlets and banquet operations.

We are currently seeking an Executive Chef (salary) who brings strong culinary expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence. If you are motivated by teamwork, innovation, and maintaining high standards in food preparation and presentation, this is a great opportunity to grow your culinary career.

What Will You Be Doing?

As the Executive Chef, you will play a key leadership role in supporting kitchen operations and ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across all food production areas. Responsibilities include:

· Ensure all food meets high standards for taste, presentation, and quality.

· Interview, hire, train, schedule, and supervise kitchen staff to meet productivity and cost standards.

· Actively listen to client and staff feedback, implement improvements, and maintain strong team communication.

· Monitor staff performance, product quality, and workflow, fostering continuous improvement.

· Audit inventory, enforce health and safety regulations, and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

· Build and maintain strong vendor relationships for consistent quality.

· Stay updated on culinary trends by dining at local and regional establishments.

· Oversee food preparation, presentation, and operations during peak periods and special events.

· Other duties as assigned

What Will You Bring to the Role?

We are seeking a skilled culinary professional with strong leadership abilities and a passion for high-quality food preparation. Ideal candidates will have:

· High School Diploma or equivalent education required. Minimum of 2 years formal culinary schooling preferred.

· Must have a minimum of two years prior experience as an Executive Chef with knowledge of most international and domestic dishes.

· Ability to obtain necessary sanitation, liquor service, or food service certifications.

· Considerable knowledge of mathematical skills and basic computer operations necessary to interpret reports and budgets and software as it pertains to inventory control, menu creations, etc.

· Extensive knowledge of menu development, insight to marketing, cost, wage control, food products, standard recipes, and proper preparation.

· Ability to analyze, forecast data, and make judgements to ensure proper payroll and production control.

· Ability to read, write, and speak English to comprehend and communicate job functions.

· Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in extreme temperatures.

· Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergencies; distinguish product, taste, texture, and presentation; and observe preparation.

· Must be able to work varied shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

What is In It for You?

Working at Hilton Madison Monona Terrace comes with more than just a great team—enjoy a wide range of perks and benefits, including:

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift

• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Hilton-branded properties

• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, lounges, spas, golfing, and skiing

• Free employee parking (when available) or Metro bus passes

• “Two for one” movie coupons at Marcus Theatres

• Ability to transfer to other Marcus properties while maintaining your service status

• Early wage access

• Paid time off

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (available for full-time associates after 30 days)

• Company-paid life insurance, employee assistance program, and 401(k) with employer match.

• Hilton-branded training and growth opportunities

Join a Company with Heart

A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S.-based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.

Note: This job description reflects the general nature of work expected for this role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintain a drug-free workplace. We also participate in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the U.S.