Executive Restaurant Chef - The Kimpton Cotton

Davidson Hospitality Group•Omaha, NE

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a creative and dynamic Executive Restaurant Chef looking for your next exciting challenge? The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel is seeking a passionate culinary leader with a proven track record of inspiring teams and delivering exceptional dining experiences. As Executive Restaurant Chef, you will oversee all culinary operations across our distinctive outlets, leading menu innovation, maintaining the highest standards of food quality, and creating unforgettable moments for every guest. This is a unique opportunity to showcase your talent in a beautiful, upscale environment while shaping the culinary vision for multiple concepts throughout the property. From the elevated steakhouse experience at Committee Chophouse to the vibrant atmosphere of The Orleans Room — the ideal destination for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner — you’ll have the opportunity to influence diverse dining experiences that reflect creativity, quality, and hospitality at every level. In addition, our Pool Club Food Truck offers an exciting seasonal concept with endless potential for innovation and guest engagement. With so many opportunities to continue growing and evolving our already exceptional outlets, this role is perfect for a chef who thrives on creativity, leadership, and bringing bold culinary ideas to life. If you are passionate about culinary excellence, team development, and creating memorable guest experiences, we invite you to bring your vision and leadership to the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel.

Requirements

4+ years kitchen management experience
5+ years cooking experience
Good working knowledge of sanitation standards and proper preparation and presentation of F&B
Ability to understand financial goals and accomplish them
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members
Proven ability to effectively lead and train a diverse workforce
Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 100 pounds
Ability to work extended hours when business necessitates in humid and/or extreme temperatures

Nice To Haves

College degree or certification in culinary field/hospitality field preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee all culinary operations across distinctive outlets.
Lead menu innovation.
Maintain the highest standards of food quality.
Create unforgettable moments for every guest.
Shape the culinary vision for multiple concepts throughout the property.
Influence diverse dining experiences that reflect creativity, quality, and hospitality.
Inspire teams and deliver exceptional dining experiences.
Set a high standard in the kitchen through leading by example.