Executive Chef bei Gravity Haus

Description

As Executive Chef, you are the culinary leader and visionary for your property. You bring creativity, operational excellence, and strong financial acumen to deliver memorable dining experiences for our guests, members, and community. You lead from both the kitchen and the floor — inspiring your team, maintaining impeccable standards, and driving a culture that embodies the Gravity Haus brand.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide clear direction and leadership to the culinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and growth.
• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor team members to achieve excellence in culinary technique, service, and safety.
• Create schedules and oversee staffing levels to ensure efficient, cost-effective operations.

Culinary Excellence

• Design, develop, and execute creative, ingredient-driven menus that align with Gravity Haus’ culinary philosophy and member expectations.
• Ensure consistency, quality, and presentation of all food items across outlets and events.
• Lead menu tastings, new dish development, and seasonal updates.

Operations & Compliance

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including prep, production, purchasing, receiving, and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and facilities in excellent working order.

Financial Stewardship

• Manage food and labor costs to meet or exceed budget goals.
• Monitor and analyze financial reports to identify trends and implement corrective action.
• Partner with property leadership to forecast, plan, and deliver profitable culinary operations.

Collaboration & Guest Engagement

• Partner with F&B and events teams to deliver seamless experiences for members, guests, and owners.
• Support member events, special functions, and partnership activations with high-quality culinary execution.
• Act as a brand ambassador, engaging with members and guests to build relationships and enhance experiences.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including Executive Chef or Sous Chef roles in upscale or high-volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, menu development, and seasonal/ingredient-driven cuisine.
• Proven ability to manage food and labor costs.
• Experience training and developing teams in a collaborative, supportive environment.
• Food Safety Manager certification (or ability to obtain).
• Multi-outlet, hotel, or resort experience preferred.
• Experience leading culinary teams in both à la carte and banquets/events.
• Passion for sustainability, outdoor lifestyle, and hospitality innovation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time (up to 10 hours), frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. regularly, and occasionally heavier with assistance.
• Manual dexterity required for preparing food, using kitchen tools, and operating equipment safely.

About Gravity Haus

Gravity Haus is a community-driven adventure lifestyle brand with hotels, restaurants, and experiences that empower a modern way of travel. We create spaces where locals and travelers connect, refuel, and play — all rooted in the spirit of the outdoors and intentional living.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values, which guide our culture, service, and growth:

• Keep Growing
• Bring Others Along
• Create Powerful Moments
• Be “All-In” + Go the Distance
• Make it Better than You Found It

We’re looking for team members who share these values and want to make a meaningful impact in both their work and community.

What We Can Offer You

When you join Gravity Haus, you’re not just taking a job — you’re stepping into a community with benefits, perks, and opportunities to grow. Full-time team members enjoy health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and an All-In Gravity Haus Membership that includes adventure perks like discounted stays, gear rentals, wellness programming, and more. Part-time team member benefits vary.