Executive Chef (Hotel & Convention Center)

PCH Hotels & Resorts • Montgomery, AL

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About The Position

Executive Chef Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center; Montgomery, AL The Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center is seeking a bold, strategic, and hands-on Executive Chef to lead all culinary operations across our hotel and convention center. This is a high-visibility leadership role for a chef who thrives in complex environments, inspires strong kitchen teams, and delivers memorable dining experiences at scale—from signature restaurant offerings to large-format banquets and events. This role blends culinary creativity with operational excellence, financial discipline, and people leadership. If you’re energized by leading and mentoring a talented culinary team while setting the standard for quality and consistency, this is an opportunity to make your mark. How you will make an impact: Lead and oversee all kitchen operations, culinary staff, and food production across the hotel and convention center Ensure consistent execution of high-quality, on-brand food experiences in restaurant, banquet, catering, and special event settings Drive menu development, food presentation, and innovation while maintaining operational efficiency Maintain full accountability for food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and multiple P&L statements Partner closely with hotel leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and performance optimization Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards while fostering a culture of accountability and pride in craftsmanship Our ideal candidate will have: 3–5+ years of progressive Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience in high-volume, complex hotel or resort environments Proven success managing large-scale banquet and catering operations alongside a full-service restaurant Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership, cost controls, inventory management, and procurement Deep understanding of hotel financials, general ledger processes, and cost-of-goods optimization ServSafe Manager certification (or ANSI-accredited equivalent) and working knowledge of standard Health Department regulations and FDA Food Code standards A leader who develops people, builds trust, and sets a clear culinary vision Why Join Us? Be part of a premier Marriott International –branded property within the award-winning PCH Hotels & Resorts portfolio Competitive salary with bonus potential Relocation assistance available Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA & HSA options, and 401(k) with company match Generous hotel, food & beverage, golf, and retail discounts across PCH properties and the global Marriott network Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per calendar year A collaborative, growth-oriented culture that values leadership development and long-term career progression If you’re passionate about creating exceptional culinary experiences, leading high-performing teams, and making an impact at a flagship destination, we’d love to talk with you! Apply today!

Requirements

• 3–5+ years of progressive Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience in high-volume, complex hotel or resort environments
• Proven success managing large-scale banquet and catering operations alongside a full-service restaurant
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L ownership, cost controls, inventory management, and procurement
• Deep understanding of hotel financials, general ledger processes, and cost-of-goods optimization
• ServSafe Manager certification (or ANSI-accredited equivalent) and working knowledge of standard Health Department regulations and FDA Food Code standards
• A leader who develops people, builds trust, and sets a clear culinary vision

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations, culinary staff, and food production across the hotel and convention center
• Ensure consistent execution of high-quality, on-brand food experiences in restaurant, banquet, catering, and special event settings
• Drive menu development, food presentation, and innovation while maintaining operational efficiency
• Maintain full accountability for food cost, labor, inventory, purchasing, and multiple P&L statements
• Partner closely with hotel leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and performance optimization
• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards while fostering a culture of accountability and pride in craftsmanship

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus potential
• Relocation assistance available
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, FSA & HSA options, and 401(k) with company match
• Generous hotel, food & beverage, golf, and retail discounts across PCH properties and the global Marriott network
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per calendar year
• A collaborative, growth-oriented culture that values leadership development and long-term career progression

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees