Exec Chef - The Starling Hotel - $64400 to $88700 per YEAR

Schulte Hospitality Group (SHG) is a well-established division of Schulte Companies, a leading third-party management company with extensive multi-generational experience across various sectors of the hospitality industry. The company boasts a diverse and dynamic team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs who successfully operate more than 200 locations spanning 38 states and three countries. Their impressive portfolio features well-known brands such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt, alongside a rich mix of unique boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants. SHG is recognized for its authentic service culture rooted deeply in hospitality, where respect and prioritizing both internal and external stakeholder needs are paramount. This foundation supports their ongoing commitment to making a positive impact in every aspect of their operations. At Schulte Hospitality Group, the work environment fosters inclusivity, employee engagement, and professional development, placing a strong emphasis on creating an employee-focused culture. Team members are empowered to grow and succeed within a supportive and flexible setting, offering exciting perks, career advancement opportunities, and a robust benefits package. Noteworthy benefits include daily pay options through the innovative Daily Pay program, free telemedicine and virtual mental health care access from day one, multiple health and life insurance plans, a 401k retirement plan with company match, paid time off, holiday pay, pet insurance, and access to an employee assistance program. Employees also enjoy Schulte Savings Marketplace discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships, and more. The role of Executive Chef at SHG is a critical leadership position responsible for guiding the culinary operations and setting high standards of food quality and safety. The Executive Chef oversees both long and short-term planning as well as the daily kitchen operations, ensuring efficiency and excellence in food production. The position requires strong leadership skills to manage and develop kitchen staff through hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluations while fostering a positive and safe work environment. Beyond staff management, the Executive Chef handles procurement, production, menu development, and cost management strategies to achieve profitability goals without compromising quality. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence combined with proven experience in culinary leadership. They will be adept at maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards that meet or exceed federal, state, corporate, and franchise requirements. The Executive Chef will also be responsible for budgeting and financial management of the department—analyzing labor and food costs and implementing strategies to meet budgetary objectives. Additionally, this role plays an integral part in promoting safety programs to minimize workplace accidents and liabilities. Overall, the Executive Chef at Schulte Hospitality Group will be part of a progressive hospitality company that values innovation, service excellence, and employee well-being. This role offers the chance to work within a supportive culture committed to authenticity and respect, where your culinary leadership will directly contribute to the company’s continued growth and success.

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• minimum of three (3) years of experience in a culinary leadership role
• food safety certification preferred