Executive Chef - InterContinental Mark Hopkins

Job description

The Executive Chef is the visionary and operational leader of the hotel’s culinary program, responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences while driving disciplined cost control, labor optimization, and efficient work processes. This role balances culinary excellence with financial stewardship, ensuring a lean, agile workforce that upholds luxury service standards without compromising quality, creativity, or guest satisfaction. A little taste of your day to day: Culinary Leadership & Guest Experience Labor Cost Management & Workforce Optimization - Lead, inspire, and mentor culinary teams across all outlets, banquets, and special events, setting the tone for excellence, professionalism, and innovation. - Develop and execute menus that reflect the hotel’s brand, seasonality, and guest expectations while aligning with operational and financial goals. - Ensure consistent execution of food quality, presentation, taste, and service standards across all culinary operations. - Partner with Food & Beverage leadership to elevate the overall dining experience and drive guest loyalty. - Own culinary labor budgets and actively manage productivity to achieve labor cost targets withou...