Executive Chef

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LOTTE HOTEL SEATTLE is hiring passionate and talented hospitality professionals to join our journey in Seattle and share a great story that pursues love, freedom, and life to move the hearts of our guests. We are seeking professionals who are looking for a place that inspires them, challenges them, and makes them proud of where they work.

At Lotte, we believe in crafting extraordinary moments for both our guests and our team. We are seeking a passionate and innovative Executive Chef who is driven to deliver a luxury culinary experience that delights and inspires. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy bringing fresh ideas to life, and want to be part of a brand that values innovation and exceptional service, we invite you to join us. Help shape the future of hospitality by creating unforgettable dining experiences in the heart of Seattle.

Purpose of Position
 The Executive Chef is responsible for leading all culinary operations to deliver exceptional dining experiences across the restaurant, lounge, in-room dining, and banquet services. This role combines creative vision with operational excellence, overseeing menu development, kitchen leadership, food quality, and financial performance. The Executive Chef plays a key role in shaping the property’s culinary identity while ensuring consistency, innovation, and profitability, all while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and sanitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of culinary professionals, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management 
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing kitchen culture 
• Develop and execute innovative, seasonally driven menus aligned with culinary trends, guest preferences, and dietary needs 
• Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency and excellence in food preparation, presentation, and service across all outlets 
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards 
• Manage food costs, labor, and inventory to meet financial goals and optimize profitability 
• Source high-quality ingredients, maintain supplier relationships, and minimize waste 
• Supervise procurement, inventory control, and kitchen equipment maintenance 
• Collaborate closely with front-of-house teams and leadership to ensure seamless service and exceptional guest experiences 
• Monitor quality control and continuously refine offerings based on guest feedback and trends 
• Introducing new cooking techniques and presentation styles to enhance the dining experience
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership 

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or senior culinary leader in a reputable or luxury food service establishment 
• Formal culinary education or equivalent professional training preferred 
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and kitchen operations 
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and manage kitchen teams effectively 
• Experience with menu development, cost control, inventory management, and supplier coordination 
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills 
• Ability to multitask, perform under pressure, and maintain attention to detail 
• Familiarity with menu engineering and cost control systems is a plus 
• Experience with banquet operations and high-volume or fine-dining environments preferred 
• Background in diverse cuisines and dietary accommodations (vegetarian, vegan, allergen-free) preferred 
• Certification from a recognized culinary institution (e.g., Certified Executive Chef) is a plus 
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and wellness days.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Complimentary meals and hotel discounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

2025 Awards & Accolades

• #1 Hotel on TripAdvisor
• Forbes Travel Guide 4-Star Award
• Michelin Key 2025
• Trip Advisor 2025 Best in Travel 
• 2025 Sunset Travel Award Winner 
• TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice – Best of the Best Hotel Award - #7 US
• Wheel the World Accessibility Verification 2025 
• Hotels.com Perfect Somewheres
• US News & World Report Best Hotels Rankings - #2 in Best Seattle Hotels & #46 in Best USA Hotels
• Charlotte Restaurant – OpenTable Diners’ Choice
• Charlotte Restaurant – Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence
• Viddy Award – Platinum

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. This job description reflects the job content at the time of writing and will be subject to periodic change in light of changing operational and environmental requirements. Such changes will be discussed with the job holder and the job description amended accordingly. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the team member occupying this position. Team members will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, team members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel which may include overtime, weekends and holidays. The team members will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager or Head of Department/Division.

The team members will actively follow the Lotte Hotel Seattle policies, including Equal Opportunities policies and will maintain awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations.

Salary : $115,000 - $135,000