EXECUTIVE CHEF

Thompson Hotels is a distinguished luxury lifestyle hospitality brand known for delivering unparalleled experiences through a combination of sophisticated design and superlative service. Rooted in an ethos of authenticity and spontaneity, Thompson Hotels craft unique experiences tailored to affluent guests who appreciate exceptional quality and attention to detail in both ambiance and service. As a part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Thompson Hotels maintain a strong presence in the upscale hotel market across prime urban and resort locations, offering guests curated environments where art, culture, and culinary excellence come together to create memorable stays. The Executive Chef role at Thompson Hotels is pivotal in ensuring the success of daily kitchen operations while exemplifying culinary artistry and leadership. This position holds full accountability for directing all food preparation areas, including banquets, in-room dining, restaurants, bars, lounges, and colleague cafeterias, ensuring consistency in quality and presentation. The Executive Chef leads the kitchen management team, offering guidance, mentorship, and coaching to staff to maintain high standards of food quality, safety, hygiene, and guest satisfaction. This role also involves collaboration with various hotel departments, particularly events, sales, and banquet teams, to enhance menu offerings and deliver outstanding culinary experiences. As a steward of culinary innovation and excellence, the Executive Chef at Thompson Hotels is responsible for developing new menu items, costing recipes, and integrating contemporary culinary trends while maintaining budget controls and operational efficiencies. The role demands a hands-on leader who can perform cooking tasks when necessary and act as a role model in demonstrating new cooking techniques and proper equipment use. Beyond culinary duties, this executive role ensures compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations and facilitates ongoing training programs that keep kitchen staff knowledgeable and compliant with certifications. In addition to operational leadership, the Executive Chef manages human resource functions such as conducting performance appraisals, addressing personnel development needs, overseeing disciplinary procedures, and participating in hiring processes. This role requires a communicative leader committed to fostering a collaborative, respectful workplace culture that aligns with Thompson Hotels' values of integrity and guest-focused service. The ideal candidate exhibits high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and motivational skills with a proven track record in managing high volume, luxury hotel kitchens. This position is integral to upholding the hotel’s reputation for culinary excellence and elevating guest satisfaction through exceptional food quality and innovative dining experiences. An Executive Chef with Thompson Hotels not only leads kitchen operations but also plays a critical role in reinforcing the brand's commitment to extraordinary hospitality and memorable luxury experiences. Employment type is full-time, typically involving shifts that align with hotel operation hours, with competitive compensation reflecting the level of responsibility and expertise required.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 6 years of culinary management experience in luxury or high volume hotels
• At least 4 years in a senior culinary leadership role
• Strong knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation standards
• Experience with budgeting and cost control
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to train and mentor staff
• Commitment to high service standards