Executive Chef

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.

At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

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At Pendry Chicago, It’s All Because of YOU!  

  

Executive Chef

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun.  At Pendry Chicago, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Pendry Chicago is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us.  

  

Your Leadership   

Provide strategic and operational leadership, guidance, direction, and tactical expertise on culinary concepts. Provide support of a specialist nature to the Executive Committee
Drive hotel profitability through revenue generation in various food beverage outlets, cost control, guest satisfaction, and associate engagement 
Assist with preparing financial reports from annual budgets to monthly forecasting, meeting all goals and objectives set annually 
Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and career development opportunities to support employee growth and retention – time to talk
Oversee menu development, culinary innovation, and food presentation, ensuring offerings are creative, on-trend, and aligned with guest preferences
Responsible for the overall food and labor cost thru recipe costing and scheduling standards
Maintain communication with all departments to ensure guest service needs are met 
Move throughout facility of division to support overall hotel and kitchen areas to visually monitor and take action to ensure food quality and service standards are met 
Responsible for the selection, training, and development of key leadership personnel within the division and its departments 
Able to exercise personnel action discretion within the hotel’s policies 
Oversee divisional matters as they relate to federal, state, and local employment and civil rights laws 
Implement cost control measures and revenue enhancement strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining service quality
Managing, in conjunction with the Executive Steward, the inventory, control and breakage/loss reduction of china and equipment, as it relates to the restaurants in charge
Responsible for the financial management of the operation 
Make decisions that relate to profit and loss 
Deliver on guest’s expectations and have the desire to crate WOW moments
Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs    

About You   

You are passionate about food and beverage operations  
You are exceptional in leading a team  
You are passionate about providing exceptional service and creating memorable moments  
You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same  
You are trustworthy and have integrity  

Must Haves   

A minimum of five years of culinary management experience   
Excellent verbal and written communication skills  
Ability to prepare and analyze data, figures, and transcriptions prepared on and generated by computer  
Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
Embrace Technology – continually learn, adapt and master to new operating system
Knowledge of food service techniques and cost controls such as labor, productivity, food cost and other expenses 
Knowledge of food and alcoholic beverages required  
Knowledge of hotel food and beverage operations 
Budgetary analysis capabilities needed  
Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays  
Luxury hotel experience, a plus  

You will Enjoy   

DTO (Discretionary Time Off)  
Healthcare benefits  
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts  
401 [k] retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, an Read more