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We're seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of our full-service hotel. This role is heavily focused on delivering exceptional banquet and catering experiences, while also overseeing the daily operations of our hotel restaurant. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a proven ability to manage high-volume events, inspire culinary teams, control costs, and consistently deliver both outstanding food quality and guest satisfaction.

• Lead and manage all culinary operations, including banquet, catering, restaurant, room service, and special events.
• Develop innovative menus that reflect seasonal ingredients, guest preferences, and market trends.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control across all outlets.
• Standardize recipes and production methods to maintain quality and cost efficiency.
• Direct all banquet food production for weddings, conferences, corporate meetings, social events, etc.
• Collaborate with the Sales and Banquet teams to create customized menus and execute successful events.
• Ensure timely preparation and service for multiple simultaneous banquet functions and restaurant operations.
• Plan staffing, production schedules, and kitchen logistics to support high-volume banquet and hotel operations.
• Monitor food costs while maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Oversee the daily culinary operations of the hotel restaurant.

• Candidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirements
• This role requires experience building, motivating, and leading a team
• Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with guests and coworkers
• Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent GED certificate

• Extensive banquet and catering production experience with large-scale events.
• Proven experience managing high-volume restaurant operations.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in a full-service hotel.

Adjacent to Lee Vista Promenade, our hotel is five minutes from Orlando International Airport via a complimentary airport shuttle. We're 10 miles from downtown Orlando and within a half-hour of Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, and Universal Studios.