Executive Chef - Crown Plaza Baton Rouge

Schulte Companies is a distinguished division of Schulte Companies, a leading third-party management company well-versed in the hospitality industry with deep, multi-generational experience. Operating over 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries, Schulte Companies boasts a diverse portfolio of reputable brands such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Hyatt, along with unique independent, boutique, and lifestyle properties and restaurants. The company is driven by a strong service culture reflected in its mission to provide authentic hospitality, respect, and prioritize the needs of internal and external stakeholders. Schulte Companies is passionate about cultivating a work environment where both employees and guests feel valued, respected, and inspired to grow. We are seeking a dynamic, service-oriented Executive Chef to join Schulte Companies’ rapidly expanding team. As an Executive Chef, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining high standards in culinary operations, leading a team, and ensuring excellent food service quality for our diverse properties. This role involves long- and short-term planning and the daily management of kitchen operations and related culinary departments. The successful candidate should expect to manage associates and managers, fostering an empowering and safe work environment while overseeing procurement, production, preparation, and presentation of all food in a cost-effective and sanitary manner. At Schulte Companies, the role of Executive Chef offers a rewarding career pathway, promoting not only culinary excellence but also leadership and operational expertise. You will be responsible for developing and implementing menus that enhance revenues and margins, managing departmental budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This position also requires executing the Accident Prevention Program and other duties aimed at minimizing liabilities. Our culture emphasizes professional development and continuous improvement, making the Executive Chef role integral to our mission to positively impact every aspect of the hospitality experience. Joining Schulte Companies means being part of an inclusive, employee-focused workplace invested in your success. Our benefits include daily pay options, telemedicine access from day one, multiple health insurance choices, 401k plans with company match, paid time off, holiday pay, pet insurance, an employee assistance program, and savings on various services and events. Our work environment is designed to be fun, flexible, and conducive to career advancement within the company. We believe our greatest asset is our people, and your role as Executive Chef will be central to shaping and enhancing the culinary and hospitality standards across multiple brand partnerships and property types. This opportunity is ideal for culinary leaders who are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences while cultivating strong, motivated teams in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience in a culinary leadership role
• Food safety certification preferred