Executive Chef – Classic Italian Restaurant – Opening Spring 2026 – Private Hotel & Training Center!

Pyramid Global Hospitality•Westlake, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Pyramid Global Hospitality, where people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships. Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers. Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences. Check out this video for more information on our great company! About our property: Deloitte Hotel & Conference Center High-end private hotel and conference center called Deloitte University. Closed to the public. Currently 800 hotel rooms - all single occupancy, no suites (expanding to 1,400 rooms in March 2026!) Three restaurants including a Starbucks (expanding to nine restaurants in March 2026!) 105,000 square feet of meeting space - Ballrooms, Amphitheater and classrooms. (expanding to 200k in March 2026!) Fitness Center, jogging trails and sports fields. All professional clientele. No weddings, holiday parties, school groups, or other social-type events. Located in Westlake, Texas - near Keller, Southlake, and Roanoke. For more information about our property, check our website: BenchmarkHotelDFW.com Benefits & Perks Awesome Employee Focused Culture with many Employee Events! Closed most holidays - 15 days of holiday pay. Up to 14 Vacation & Sick days per year. Weekly pay! Leadership and Career development programs. Many opportunities to grow and transfer to new positions. Free Lunch in our newly remodeled Employee Cafe. Eligible for Medical Insurance and other awesome benefits within 30 days of employment. Employer matching 401k. Tuition Reimbursement. Free parking on-site. Free uniforms and we will clean them! #PGH-DU #PGH-BMC What you will have an opportunity to do: Position will start early March 2026. The Albero Executive Chef is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the restaurant kitchen. This position will ensure that the team has everything they need to perform for service and assure our quality standard. They will also ensure communication between FOH and BOH. The Restaurant Executive Chef will oversee menu development and assist FOH manager with dietary information and training for Servers. RESTAURANT CUISINE Classic Italian cuisine, featuring family style dining for lunch & la carte dining for dinner. Signature cocktails and Italian inspired wine selections. Guests transport themselves to the Mediterranean in Albero’s light décor and fresh flavors from the land and sea.

Requirements

Three years’ culinary experience as a Manager or Sous Chef in a multi-unit hotel or conference center.
Strong computer skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
Manager Food Safety certification required within 30 days of starting position required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with classic Italian cuisine highly preferred.
Culinary internship, apprenticeship or degree preferred.
Word, PowerPoint, and experience desirable.
Knowledge of culinary applications such as ChefTech or similar desirable.

Responsibilities

Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, training, coaching, discipline and conducting performance appraisals for direct reports. Also responsible for creating schedules and approving employees time, time off and shift changes.
Assign, train, support and direct the staff to carry out the basic operation of their roles to give maximum efficiency and performance, maintaining the policy and standards of the property.
Coach, develop and provide feedback to the staff for the continued growth in their current and future positions within our company.
Responsible for researching, creating, and executing new menu items on a seasonal basis.
Oversee sanitation within the kitchen and addresses concerns.
Oversee the kitchen inventory to ensure items are procured, product is stocked, and par levels maintain, an ongoing inventory of product.
Works with restaurant manager to identify issues with food quality or selection for continuous improvement.
Oversee the development and maintains financials for labor, food cost and other expenses within the kitchen.

Benefits

Awesome Employee Focused Culture with many Employee Events!
Closed most holidays - 15 days of holiday pay.
Up to 14 Vacation & Sick days per year.
Weekly pay!
Leadership and Career development programs.
Many opportunities to grow and transfer to new positions.
Free Lunch in our newly remodeled Employee Cafe.
Eligible for Medical Insurance and other awesome benefits within 30 days of employment.
Employer matching 401k.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Free parking on-site.
Free uniforms and we will clean them!