Executive Chef

Job Description

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to join our team at the Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Airport as our Executive Chef. We're seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef to lead the culinary operations of our full-service hotel. This role is heavily focused on delivering exceptional banquet and catering experiences, while also overseeing the daily operations of our hotel restaurant. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a proven ability to manage high-volume events, inspire culinary teams, control costs, and consistently deliver both outstanding food quality and guest satisfaction.

• Lead and manage all culinary operations, including banquet, catering, restaurant, room service, and special events.
• Develop innovative menus that reflect seasonal ingredients, guest preferences, and market trends.
• Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control across all outlets.
• Standardize recipes and production methods to maintain quality and cost efficiency.
• Direct all banquet food production for weddings, conferences, corporate meetings, social events, etc.
• Collaborate with the Sales and Banquet teams to create customized menus and execute successful events.
• Ensure timely preparation and service for multiple simultaneous banquet functions and restaurant operations.
• Plan staffing, production schedules, and kitchen logistics to support high-volume banquet and hotel operations.
• Monitor food costs while maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Oversee the daily culinary operations of the hotel restaurant.

• Candidates need a strong understanding of compliance with kitchen safety and food storage requirements
• This role requires experience building, motivating, and leading a team
• Display excellent communication and interpersonal skills with guests and coworkers
• Educational requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent GED certificate

• Extensive banquet and catering production experience with large-scale events.
• Proven experience managing high-volume restaurant operations.
• ServSafe Certification or equivalent food safety certification required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably in a full-service hotel.

Adjacent to Lee Vista Promenade, our hotel is five minutes from Orlando International Airport via a complimentary airport shuttle. We're 10 miles from downtown Orlando and within a half-hour of Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld Orlando, and Universal Studios.