Executive Chef

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

New Orleans, LA, United States
On-site
Supervise all chefs and culinary team
Develop new signature items for hotel
Oversee daily food production activities
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Executive Chef for their new luxury hotel in New Orleans, responsible for overseeing all culinary operations. The ideal candidate should have extensive leadership experience in the culinary field, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for quality food production in a high-volume environment

Job Summary

  • The Executive Chef will lead an outstanding culinary team in a high volume, luxury hotel setting while ensuring high-quality food products.
  • Responsibilities include developing new signature items, planning menus for net profit, and collaborating closely with the Executive Steward on hygiene.
  • The role requires direct involvement in hiring, performance reviews, and ongoing employee training to foster a culture of respect and empowerment.

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Executive Chef for their new luxury hotel in New Orleans, responsible for overseeing all culinary operations. The ideal candidate should have extensive leadership experience in the culinary field, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for quality food production in a high-volume environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Supervise all Chefs and culinary team
  • Develop new signature items for Hotel
  • Oversee daily food production activities
  • Manage kitchen budget and labor costs
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations

Nice-to-have

  • Innovative approach to presentation
  • Awareness of new culinary trends
  • Strong interpersonal problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Commitment to environmental initiatives

Key Requirements

  • Previous leadership experience in Culinary field required
  • Journeyman's papers or international equivalent preferred
  • Diploma Certification in a Culinary discipline preferred

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