Restaurant Chef
Description:About Heritage Hotels & ResortsHeritage Hotels & Resorts is New Mexicos premier locally owned hospitality group, built on a deep respect for culture, place and people. Our luxury hotels and award-winning restaurants are rooted in authentic storytelling, exceptional service and community pride. We care for our guests, our team and our neighborhoods with the same intention. If you enjoy delivering thoughtful, detail-oriented service, we invite you to grow with us.Why This Role MattersWe are seeking a Restaurant Chef who will serve as the creative and culinary leader of a single outlet. This role is critical in defining the guest experience through thoughtful menu development, execution, and team leadership. The Restaurant Chef brings energy and originality to the kitchen while ensuring consistency, efficiency, and financial performance. By owning the culinary direction of the outlet, this role directly influences guest satisfaction, team engagement, and the success of the restaurant.What Youll DoLead and manage culinary team within outletOversee hiring, training, coaching, and performance management of kitchen staff of outletBuild a strong, cohesive team culture focused on accountability and excellence while collaborating and working well with front-of-house and other departmentsLead all culinary operations for the assigned restaurant outlet, ensuring consistency in quality, presentation, and executionDevelop and evolve menus with a focus on creativity, seasonality, and guest appeal while aligning with overall property standardsExecute daily service with a hands-on leadership approach, ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operationsMaintain strong collaboration with front-of-house leadership to ensure a seamless guest experienceMonitor and manage food costs, labor, and inventory to meet financial goalsEnsure all food safety, sanitation, and health standards are consistently upheldSource high-quality ingredients and build relationships with vendors where applicableTrain and mentor team members, supporting skill development and internal growthMaintain organization and cleanliness of the kitchen, ensuring all systems and processes are followedWhy Youll Love Working With UsCompetitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including a 25% 401(k) match!Generous employee discounts across Heritage hotels, restaurants, spa and retail!Maternity & Paternity leave!Take ownership of a restaurant concept where your creativity and vision can come to life!Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, quality, and guest experience!Opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic hospitality organization!Be part of a team that supports new ideas, menu development, and culinary expression!Partner with leadership who value your expertise and invest in your success!A workplace rooted in New Mexico pride and community values!HC2 Requirements: Strong culinary creativity with the ability to design and execute innovative menusProven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing teamSolid understanding of kitchen operations, food cost management, and inventory controlAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, high-expectation environmentStrong attention to detail and commitment to consistency and qualityEffective communication and collaboration skills across departmentsMinimum of 2 years of progressive culinary experience, with at least 1+ years in a leadership roleExperience in a high-quality or upscale restaurant environment preferredCulinary degree or equivalent experience preferredServSafe Certification or equivalent requiredCompensation details: 70000-80000 Yearly SalaryPIadf00562ec07-26289-40577335