Job Description

As Executive Chef you’ll direct all kitchen and culinary activities and prepare our delicious food - helping create memorable experiences for guests - whenever and wherever they dine. You’ll also ensure quality, kitchen maintenance, and inventory functions kept to our high standards - to make sure your kitchen is always running smoothly.

• Direct daily kitchen activities, plan and assign work ensuring you always have the right staffing numbers. 
• Develop your team and improve their performance through coaching and feedback and create performance and development goals for colleagues - recognize good performance.  
• Recommend or initiate any HR related actions where needed.
• Drive a great working environment for teams to thrive – connect departments to create sense of one team. 
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Communicate with all hotel department heads to stay informed of kitchen needs and ensure timely responses to requests.
• Complete forecasts, plans, and departmental production reports for management.  
• Help prepare the hotel’s annual budget and the setting of departmental goals.  
• Maintain costing and documentation of all dishes prepared and sold from the kitchen. 
• Encourage guest feedback to improve guest satisfaction.
• Answer guest questions about dishes and kitchen services  
• Help the Food and Beverage Director with event planning. 
• You’ll make sure our dishes are always at their best - we have standards - but it’s down to you to make that room special and memorable for guests.  
• Keep an eye on competitor activity / industry innovation to develop your own ideas in the kitchen.
• Make sure food and drinks are secure and stored safely – always keep stock replenished to minimize waste.
• Ensure that all kitchen equipment and the environment are hygienic and working properly.
• Always follow governmental regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Ad-hoc duties – unexpected moments when we have to pull together to get a task done.  
• Create and maintain work schedules for the culinary team. 
• Maintain an open-door policy and have effective communication where needed. 

The salary range for this position is $100-$110k

What we need from you: 

• Degree or certificate in culinary arts, culinary management, or a related field from a recognized institution. 
• Extensive experience in professional kitchens or Luxury setting, typically at least 8-10 years. 
• Proven experience as a head chef or in a similar leadership role for several years, often 3-5 years. 
• Experience in various types of cuisine and kitchen environments, including fine dining, hotels, or high-volume establishments. 
• Exceptional culinary skills and a deep understanding of various cooking techniques and cuisines. 
• Strong leadership and team management abilities, including the ability to train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff. 
• Good understanding of budgeting and financial management as it pertains to kitchen operations. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure. 

Why work for Pyramid?

Pyramid Global Hospitality (“Pyramid”) is a leading hotel management company, operating in the US, Caribbean, and Western Europe. With portfolio revenues exceeding $3 billion, Pyramid manages 220 hotels, resorts, and conference centers, both branded and independent. The firm maintains offices in Boston (Headquarters), Cincinnati, Houston, and London.

What really sets us apart from its competitors is our reputation as an employer. Professional growth is not just possible throughout the company but planned and encouraged. The Leadership Team at Pyramid considers team member development its priority, understanding that success is only achieved in a workplace where every contributor is respected and recognized. This is why we deliver superior results.

To care for you and your family, we also offer a comprehensive benefits program.

Your financial well-being:

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive Matching 401K
• Basic Life and Accidental Dismemberment Insurance
• Basic Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance buy-ups

Your/your family’s health care:

• Medical (we offer four plans through United Healthcare), dental, and vision insurance – available to you on the first of the month after your start date
• Express Scripts Online Pharmacy
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Saving Account
• Supplemental Medical Insurance including Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospitality Indemnity
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance through Figo

Your time off:

• Hotel Discount Program (you will have access to Pyramid’s as well as IHG’s hotel networks)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Your day-to-day:

• Commuter benefits
• Delicious free shift meal at our employee cafeteria
• Stellar back-of-house facilities
• Dry cleaning for uniforms and work attire
• Support, training, and mentorship from management
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Career growth opportunities

Working with Pyramid Global hospitality is working for an employer that cares about your well-being where we put our people first. Come join us and experience career growth! We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life.

We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family.

Compensation details: 100000-110000 Yearly Salary

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