Executive Chef Historic Boutique Hotel (Savannah GA) - Relocation Assistance Available
Compensation : $85000$95000 base salary (DOE)
Step into a leadership role at a restored design-forward boutique hotel in Savannahs historic core. This multi-outlet property features a destination restaurant craft cocktail lounge all-day coffee bar and an expansive rooftop experiencesupported by in-room dining and a lively events calendar. Were searching for an Executive Chef who pairs exacting standards with creativity thrives in a hotel setting and builds high-performing teams across multiple venues.
What Youll Do as the Executive Chef
- Own the culinary vision. Develop seasonal market-driven menus for restaurant lounge coffee bar rooftop IRD and banquets while protecting brand standards and margin goals.
- Lead and develop the brigade. Recruit with discernment train with intention and mentor Sous Chefs supervisors and cooks; build succession plans and a culture of accountability and respect.
- Drive multi-outlet excellence. Standardize recipes / SOPs and plating guides to ensure consistency from breakfast through late night across all venues and catering.
- Run a sharp kitchen P&L. Deliver food cost labor and inventory targets; implement procurement strategies waste-reduction systems and accurate forecasting for variable demand.
- Elevate guest experiences. Partner with FOH Bar and Rooms to craft memorable momentschef tastings rooftop activations and special events aligned to local seasonality.
- Champion safety & compliance. Maintain A-level health scores; enforce HACCP allergen controls sanitation and equipment PM programs.
- Collaborate across the hotel. Work closely with the GM and F&B leadership on pricing promotions menu engineering and event design; support marketing with compelling culinary narratives.
- Source with purpose. Build supplier relationships that highlight regional producers while balancing quality availability and cost.
- Lead by example. Model calm organized leadership on the line; uphold impeccable mise en place cleanliness and service timing.
What the Executive Chef will Bring
5 years in progressive kitchen leadership with multi-outlet hotel experience (restaurant banquets required); rooftop lobby bar and coffee / barista programs a plus.Track record of meeting cost and labor targets while maintaining premium product standards.Mastery of high-volume production banquets up to 200 and simultaneous service across several venues.A coaching mindsethiring developing scheduling and performance management that lifts the whole team.Fluency with modern kitchen systems : inventory ordering menu engineering and recipe costing platforms.Deep knowledge of food safety allergen protocols and local / state regulations.Availability for evenings weekends holidays and special events.Why This Executive Chef Role
Impact : Own the full culinary program of a celebrated design-led property and shape how guests experience the hotelmorning to midnight.Team & Tools : Supportive leadership thoughtful design and well-appointed kitchens that respect craft and efficiency.Growth : A platform for creative expression with the operational scale to match.Compensation & Details
Base salary : $85000$95000Benefits and bonus structureRelocation assistance availableTo Apply
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Key Skills
Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Kitchen Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Catering,Management Experience,Cooking,Cost Control,Menu Planning,Sanitation,Leadership Experience
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 85000 - 95000