Executive Chef

Description

Executive Chef – Hotel Restaurant **Work Mode:** On-site / Full-time **Monthly Salary:** Starting salary $15,000; salary range based on experience. About us: Gran Hotel Xalapa currently offers a gastronomic experience centered on traditional Mexican cuisine, while continuously innovating to represent culinary excellence inspired by the world’s finest international cuisines. We seek a business-minded leader to direct our kitchen operations and uphold our high quality standards. Your main responsibilities are: * **Administration:** Control food cost (Food Cost), manage inventories. * **Menu & Innovation:** Design seasonal menus, standardize recipes, develop precise technical sheets, and ensure variety in buffet service. * **Leadership:** Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen brigade, organizing efficient shifts and workflows. * **Quality & Hygiene:** Supervise proper food handling in compliance with health regulations (e.g., Distintivos). * **Operations:** Ensure consistency, seasoning, and excellent presentation of every dish during service. * **Banquets:** Lead banquet operations for all hotel events. What we’re looking for: * **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Gastronomy, Culinary Arts, or related field. * **Experience:** Minimum 5 verifiable years as Executive Chef in restaurants or hospitality. * **Operational Skills:** Proficiency in cost-control software and Microsoft Office suite. * **Soft Skills:** Transformational leadership, resilience, high frustration tolerance, and results-oriented mindset. Your workplace will focus on a recently reopened restaurant, as well as fully renovated event halls—while continuing to support our renowned hotel, which undergoes ongoing renovation in its guest areas. Salary: Starting at $15,000.00 per month Benefits: * Salary increases * Transportation assistance or service * Employee discount * Discounts and preferential pricing * Company parking * Option for indefinite-term contract * Dining service * Discounted dining service * Complimentary uniforms * Additional vacation days or paid leave * Food vouchers Workplace: On-site employment