Opening Executive Chef

Company Description:

Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. We are a family focused company committed to long term holds that enable us to grow our business and our team members. Our vision is to enrich people's lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do. We are focused on long-term value creation and sustainable growth.Our Guiding Principles:Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & Fulfillment

Job Description

Position OverviewThe Executive Chef is the culinary visionary and operational leader responsible for defining, launching, and executing the food program at Denu Hotel & Spa. This role requires deep expertise in high-volume banquet and catering operations, alongside strong restaurant leadership, menu development, and team building for a brand-new independent hotel.Hiring Date May 2026

Key ResponsibilitiesPre-Opening & Concept Development

Lead culinary planning and execution for the hotel opening, including kitchen design input, equipment selection, and menu developmentCreate cohesive culinary concepts across restaurants, bars, banquets, catering, and in-room diningEstablish recipes, plating standards, production systems, and quality controlsRecruit, train, and develop the full culinary team from the ground up

Banquet & Catering Mastery

Oversee all banquet and catering culinary operations, from large-scale events to high-end social functionsDesign banquet menus that balance creativity, efficiency, cost control, and scalabilityEnsure flawless execution of high-volume events while maintaining food quality and consistencyPartner with sales and events teams to support revenue growth and guest satisfaction

Daily Operations & Leadership

Manage day-to-day kitchen operations across all outletsMaintain rigorous standards for food safety, sanitation, and complianceControl food costs, labor, and inventory to meet financial objectivesMentor and develop sous chefs and culinary leaders to build long-term bench strength

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 8-10 years of culinary leadership experience in full-service hotels or luxury hospitalityDemonstrated mastery of banquet and large-scale culinary operations within a hotel environmentPrior experience participating in or leading new hotel or major restaurant openingsStrong knowledge of Southwest or regionally inspired cuisine preferred, with flexibility for global influencesCulinary degree or equivalent professional training preferred

Culinary & Leadership Style

Operationally disciplined with a creative edgeConfident leading large teams under pressureCollaborative partner to operations, events, and ownershipPassionate about consistency, mentorship, and execution

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