LTD Hospitality Group is seeking highly motivated, strategic leaders with expertise in effective and efficient restaurant operations. Our ideal candidates should exude a passion for the hospitality industry that will attract and inspire associates to cultivate an exceptional guest experience. If you are looking for an exciting career with unlimited opportunities to thrive within LTD’s growing portfolio of properties, we have an immediate opening for you to join our team as an Executive Chef. The Executive Chef is responsible for the direct and indirect preparation and cooking of all foods prepared for the hotel’s dining facility and guests. Works in conjunction with the Food and Beverage Manager & Director to ensure proper management of the kitchen resources and staff.

• Supervise, manage and, instruct cooks and other workers in the preparation, cooking, garnishing, and presentation of food.
• Provide feedback, mentoring, and training to the kitchen staff to encourage continuous improvement in skills and abilities.
• Maintain an ongoing positive working relationship with external vendors and suppliers.
• Order food and other supplies needed to ensure appropriate levels of inventory are maintained at all times.
• Verify the quantity and quality of received products to ensure proper amounts are received and are of an acceptable standard of quality.
• Maintain a high standard of inventory control during the food preparation process and continuously work to reduce waste.
• Manage the food preparation areas to ensure all State and Federal Health Regulation Standards are maintained or exceeded at all times. This includes periodic meetings with local authorities to inspect the kitchen areas and immediately correct any issues identified.
• Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure compliance to LTD & Brand Standard Operating Procedures for safety, cleanliness, and overall operation for all food service and preparation areas.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment to maintain operational ability and safety.
• Work in concert with the Food & Beverage Director to:

* Maintain, adjust, and correct the flow of kitchen activities and staff levels based on changes to guest volume. * Establish yearly budgets and restrain costs to meet budget expectations. * Actively search for areas of improvement and ways to reduce costs. * Maintain an atmosphere of teamwork between both the back and front of the house staff and manage the food service staff.

• Other and all duties, projects, and tasks as assigned by employee’s manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skills and or ability required.

• Advanced degree in food preparation and at least 2 years of experience at an advanced skill level.
• Ability to direct, supervise, and mentor staff members so they may develop strengths and abilities needed to accomplish corporate goals.
• Interact with others in a way that builds openness, trust, and encourages the pursuit of corporate long-range goals through teamwork and a positive working environment.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage problems and make appropriate decisions quickly to resolve complex issues in a timely fashion.
• Work with fellow management staff to achieve common goals.
• Understand and communicate corporate long term goals and strategies to staff members as appropriate.
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal & administrative skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include night, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Reliable transportation with a valid state driver’s license.

LTD Hospitality Group has taken pride in superior hotel development and management for more than 30 years and is a recognized leader managing top-performing brands under Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and InterContinental Hotel Group flags. LTD’s core values focus on people, relationships and opportunities. The LTD culture was established by the founding partners and to this day continues to guide the successful performance and profitability of our hotels, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, service and cleanliness.
The greatest key to our success is our people. Our diverse team of associates is responsible for creating a distinctive experience that keeps our customers coming back. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are committed to investing in them. We provide comprehensive training, as well as career advancement opportunities for all of our associates. We also offer competitive benefits to ensure that a career at LTD is satisfying and rewarding in all aspects. Great Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 (k) with company match
• Voluntary Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Paid Time Off
• Training and Development Opportunities and Much More!

For more information about joining the LTD family, please visit www.ltdhospitality.com . We look forward to hearing from you!