Executive Chef chez Dartcor

Description

Executive Chef – Workplace Hospitality

At Dartcor, we believe hospitality is about more than food and service — it is about creating experiences that make people feel welcome, cared for, and genuinely excited to be there.

We are seeking a highly skilled, hospitality-driven Executive Chef to lead culinary operations for a single-tenant corporate workplace account featuring elevated daily dining, premium catering, and a curated in-office market. This is a unique opportunity for a chef who thrives in a polished, client-facing environment and is passionate about delivering food and hospitality at a high level every day.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of culinary creativity, operational discipline, and strong leadership presence. This role requires someone who can build an exceptional food program, inspire a team, connect with clients, and consistently execute a fresh, seasonal, and thoughtfully designed culinary experience.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

1. Lead all culinary operations for a high-profile workplace account, including daily food service, executive and office catering, and in-office market offerings
2. Create seasonal, fresh, and innovative menus that reflect Dartcor’s standards for quality, hospitality, and presentation
3. Oversee the planning, preparation, and execution of high-end catered meetings, events, and special functions
4. Ensure food quality, consistency, and presentation remain at an exceptional level across all offerings
5. Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, including prep, production, purchasing, inventory, food cost, and labor performance
6. Hire, train, mentor, and develop a strong culinary team while building a positive, accountable, hospitality-driven culture
7. Establish and maintain clear systems, standards, and BOH procedures that support consistency, cleanliness, safety, and efficiency
8. Partner closely with onsite leadership and clients to create customized menus and memorable experiences that exceed expectations
9. Oversee market food strategy and merchandising to ensure fresh, appealing, and well-balanced offerings for the workplace community
10. Maintain all food safety, sanitation, and compliance standards
11. Stay current with culinary and workplace dining trends, bringing new ideas that keep the program relevant, exciting, and guest-focused

What We Expect From You

1. A proven culinary leader with experience as an Executive Chef or senior kitchen leader in upscale catering, fine dining, hotel, restaurant, or high-end workplace hospitality environments
2. Passionate about hospitality at its highest level, where food is only part of the overall guest experience
3. Strong in menu development, event execution, systems, and operational excellence
4. Comfortable in both kitchen leadership and client-facing settings
5. A hands-on mentor who develops teams, sets standards, and leads by example
6. Financially savvy, with experience managing food cost, labor, purchasing, and inventory
7. Highly organized and able to perform in a fast-paced environment with multiple moving pieces
8. Detail-oriented, creative, calm under pressure, and committed to excellence
9. Knowledgeable in food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
10. Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
11. English fluency required; Spanish a plus
12. Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

1. A daily food program that feels fresh, polished, and consistently excellent
2. Catering that is seamless, elevated, and memorable for clients and guests
3. A market program that is well-curated, appealing, and aligned with the needs of the workplace population
4. A kitchen culture built on accountability, teamwork, pride, and hospitality
5. Strong operational performance with disciplined execution around quality, cleanliness, labor, and food cost

Benefits

1. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
2. 401(k) to help invest in your future
3. Paid time off to support life outside of work
4. The opportunity to be part of a dynamic, growing hospitality company known for creativity, exceptional sourcing, and high-touch service
5. A collaborative leadership environment where your ideas, standards, and passion for hospitality can make a real impact