Executive Chef

Pay or shift range: $84,000 USD to $105,000 USD

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Big Operation. Bold Flavors. Exceptional Leadership.

We're looking for an Executive Chef who brings more than great culinary skills to the table. We want a leader who inspires teams, embraces creativity, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and understands that exceptional food and strong financial performance go hand in hand. At Marriott Boston Quincy, our culinary operation is anything but ordinary. With $5 million in annual food revenue, $10 million in total Food & Beverage revenue, and nearly 18,000 square feet of meeting and event space, you'll have the opportunity to lead a diverse, high-volume operation with plenty of room to make your mark.

WHAT YOU'LL BE LEADING Our culinary operation offers variety, volume, and opportunity:

• Banquets & Catering : Nearly 19,000 square feet of meeting and event space hosting

everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale galas and corporate events.

• Hull & Mason : Our signature restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven

days a week.

• Lounge: A vibrant setting for cocktails, casual dining, and social gatherings.

• Concierge Lounge: Daily breakfast and evening food presentations for our Marriott

Bonvoy elite guests.

• Mobile Dining: Delivering quality, convenience, and a great dining experience to our

hotel guests.

• Associate Cafeteria / Family Meal : Providing daily meals for the associates who make

our hotel successful.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

We're looking for a culinary leader who is equally comfortable creating an exciting menu, developing an emerging leader, executing a 500-person banquet, and reviewing a food cost report.

Culinary Excellence & Creativity

• Bring fresh ideas, creativity, and consistency to all of our dining experiences.

• Develop menus that balance guest appeal, culinary quality, operational efficiency, and

profitability.

• Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, and sanitation.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, coach, and inspire a culinary team that takes pride in its work.

• Develop future culinary leaders through hands-on training, mentorship, and

accountability.

• Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen culture where communication, teamwork, and

respect are essential.

• Lead by example, with a visible presence and a willingness to roll up your sleeves when

needed.

Business Acumen & Operational Excellence

• Take ownership of food cost, labor productivity, purchasing, inventory, and financial

performance.

• Plan and execute high-volume banquet events with precision and consistency.

• Create efficient systems that support both outstanding food and a profitable operation.

• Partner with Food & Beverage, Banquets, Sales, and hotel leadership to deliver

seamless guest experiences.

WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

• Previous Executive Chef experience, preferably in a full-service hotel or similarly complex culinary operation.

• Strong banquet and catering experience, including large-scale event execution.

• Proven success in menu development, recipe costing, purchasing, inventory management, and food cost control.

• Strong organizational and financial management skills.

• A genuine passion for teaching, coaching, and developing others.

• The ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational support.

• A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and the confidence to lead change.

WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

You'll join the team at Marriott Boston Quincy, managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, with the opportunity to lead a significant culinary operation and make a lasting impact on our team, our guests, and our business. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, holiday and sick pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, complimentary associate meals, generous hotel discounts, pet insurance, identity protection, and more.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Motivations

Preferred

• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• Technical/other training or better

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

• ServSafe Food Mgr Cert

Experience

Required

• 2 years: Previous experience as an executive chef at a hotel or banquet facility is required.

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