Boutique Hotel Executive Chef

Executive Chef Luxury Boutique Hotel

We are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary program of an award-winning luxury boutique hotel on Cape Cod. This is an exceptional opportunity for a polished fine-dining chef to shape an evolving la carte restaurant concept while overseeing breakfast, dinner, in-room dining, private events, and additional food and beverage offerings. The ideal candidate combines culinary creativity with disciplined financial management, collaborative leadership, and a genuine desire to live and work on Cape Cod.

Executive Chef Benefits

• Excellent base salary
• Relocation assistance
• Medical and health benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Professional growth opportunities with an expanding hospitality organization
• Opportunity to lead the culinary program of a nationally recognized luxury property

Executive Chef Responsibilities

• Lead the property's culinary operations with integrity, consistency, and exceptionally high standards.
• Create inspired, artistic, and flavorful menus and recipes for the hotel's dining experiences.
• Help shape and further develop the restaurant's evolving la carte culinary program.
• Oversee culinary execution across breakfast, dinner, in-room dining, private events, and restaurant or property buyouts.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a high-performing culinary team.
• Partner closely with the General Manager on the vision and direction of the property's culinary offerings.
• Collaborate with dining-room leadership to ensure seamless service and an exceptional guest experience.
• Maintain strong controls over food costs, labor, purchasing, inventory, and overall culinary profitability.
• Ensure consistency, sanitation, organization, and quality throughout all culinary operations.
• Maintain a visible, hands-on presence while fostering a professional and collaborative kitchen culture.

Executive Chef Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Executive Chef within a fine-dining restaurant, luxury boutique hotel, or comparable standalone restaurant.
• At least 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience.
• A minimum of 1 year of culinary experience within a hotel environment.
• Demonstrated success creating and executing elevated fine-dining menus.
• Strong knowledge of food and labor costs, budgeting, purchasing, inventory, and culinary financial controls.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold a culinary team accountable.
• Superior level of polish, professionalism, and executive presence.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Background & Skills

• Michelin-recognized, Forbes-rated, Relais & Chteaux, or James Beardrecognized experience.
• Experience developing, repositioning, or relaunching an elevated restaurant concept.
• Background in luxury boutique hotels or destination resorts.
• Experience with Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.
• Experience supporting intimate weddings, private events, restaurant buyouts, and highly personalized dining experiences.
• Creative culinary perspective balanced by strong operational discipline.
• Passion for creating memorable, locally relevant dining experiences.