What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef position at Merritt Hospitality, LLC?
About Us
The Sheraton Pentagon City is an upscale hotel located in Arlington, offering stunning views of the Washington, D.C. monuments and situated just one mile from Arlington National Cemetery. At Sheraton Pentagon City, we go above and beyond to help you do the same. We foster a fun and collaborative culture, ensuring our associates can perform at their best. Our team enjoys hotel discounts, wellness initiatives, and a competitive benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Stop by today to learn more about joining our team!Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!
We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.
Overview
The Executive Chef will lead culinary innovation and operational excellence as the hotel prepares for a major renovation in August 2026, helping shape a refreshed, world-class Sheraton dining experience rooted in creativity, quality, and elevated guest engagement.Lead the culinary strategy and operational execution in preparation for the property's major renovation beginning August 2026, positioning the hotel to deliver a refreshed and elevated food and beverage experience. The Executive Chef will play a key role in menu redevelopment, concept evolution, kitchen workflow planning, and culinary innovation to align with the newly renovated spaces and brand vision.
Collaborate closely with hotel leadership, operations, and design teams to ensure the culinary program supports the property's transformation and enhances the overall guest experience.
Sheraton Culinary Experience & InnovationChampion a world-class Sheraton dining experience by delivering exceptional culinary quality, creativity, and presentation across all outlets including restaurant, lounge, banquet, and catering operations.
The Executive Chef is expected to bring creative culinary leadership, developing menus that are both innovative and approachable while reflecting modern dining trends, elevated hospitality standards, and the Sheraton brand promise of gathering, connection, and community.
Responsibilities include:
Designing dynamic seasonal menus that elevate the hotel's dining reputation.
Creating memorable guest experiences through flavor, presentation, and storytelling.
Ensuring culinary offerings reflect high-end hospitality standards while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability.
Continuously exploring new techniques, ingredients, and concepts that position the property as a dining destination within the market.
Qualifications and Skills
Two years of post-high school education, culinary education is desirable.
Five years of employment in a related position.
Hotel experience preferred.
Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.
Knowledge of hotel operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.
Compensation
Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? NoDiscretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? NoBenefits
HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!
For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dentalprograms through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well asVision insurance programsthrough EyeMed.Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off.HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.
HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000