Executive Chef

The Role

Executive Chef

Salary : Negotiable

Start: ASAP

Languages: English and German is a bonus

Location: Dresden

This role offers creative freedom, operational ownership, and the chance to inspire and develop a dynamic culinary team to deliver unforgettable dining experiences across restaurants, events, and catering.

Key Responsibilities

Culinary Creativity & Concept Development

• Lead the development and launch of new restaurant concepts and seasonal menus, combining luxury standards with regional flavors.
• Collaborate with F&B management to shape and evolve food & beverage offerings.
• Ensure dining experiences that balance refinement and authenticity in all hotel outlets.

Leadership & Team Development

• Inspire, mentor, and manage kitchen teams, including chefs, apprentices, and support staff.
• Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous skill development.
• Guide apprentices and invest in next-generation culinary talent.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, retention, and offboarding for kitchen staff.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee daily kitchen operations for à la carte, banqueting, room service, breakfast, lunch, high wine, dinner, and outside catering (up to 250 guests).
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and sustainability across all services.
• Manage food cost control, purchasing, inventory, and supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with service teams to ensure seamless guest experiences between kitchen and front of house.

Supplier & Quality Control

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships for consistency, quality, and innovation.

Strategic Contribution

• Serve as a member of the hotel management team, contributing to strategic decision-making beyond the kitchen to align culinary direction with broader hotel goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in senior culinary leadership within luxury hospitality or fine dining.
• Strong background in menu development, cost management, and kitchen operations.
• International outlook, with passion for regional produce and sustainability practices.
• Fluent in English; German language ability is an advantage.
• Willingness to relocate to Dresden and undergo international training/internships.

Personal Attributes

• Genuine passion for food, creativity, and innovation.
• Strong leader with the ability to inspire, mentor, and foster collaboration.
• Eye for detail, quality, and consistency.
• Curious about culinary developments and committed to ongoing learning.
• Interest in dining out to broaden knowledge and perspective.