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The position oversees daily dining, catering, banquet service, food quality, and the culinary and stewarding teams. The Executive Chef will develop seasonal menus, maintain recipes and culinary standards, oversee ordering and receiving, and remain visible and directly involved in service. The role requires a strong balance of guest experience, team development, and financial accountability, including food and labor cost, payroll, inventory, purchasing, and forecasting.\nEssential Functions include:\nLeadership & Culinary Operations\nLead Birdwood Mansion culinary and stewarding operations, including daily dining, catering, banquets, and special events.\nDevelop and update seasonal menus based on quality, availability, market conditions, and guest needs; create and maintain recipes, preparation standards, and culinary SOPs to ensure consistency, quality, and presentation.\nOversee ordering, receiving, food preparation, storage, kitchen organization, and day-to-day culinary execution.\nRemain directly involved in service and adjust staffing, production, and operating plans as business needs change.\nCoordinate culinary requirements for Mansion events and banquet functions, including last-minute changes and clear direction to service teams.\nGuest Experience Excellence\nMaintain a visible presence with guests and the Dining Room team, taking an active role in the overall service experience.\nProvide menu descriptions, preparation details, and storytelling/service talking points so Butler and service teams can confidently explain menu items.\nAddress guest comments and culinary concerns promptly, and partner with the Dining Room team to reinforce food and service standards.\nTeam Development\nRecruit, train, coach, schedule, and manage culinary and stewarding team members; set clear expectations for performance, conduct, teamwork, and follow-through.\nProvide ongoing training and development to strengthen culinary skills, service execution, and bench strength.\nUse the Team Member Handbook and established procedures consistently; develop clear SOPs and job expectations for the culinary team.\nConduct or participate in daily operational meetings and stand-ups as needed to keep the team informed and prepared.\nFinancial & Administrative Oversight\nManage the culinary operating budget and remain accountable for food cost, labor cost, payroll, scheduling, inventory, purchasing, and other controllable expenses.\nReview weekly payroll and make corrections before final submission; review weekly/monthly financial results and actual versus forecast, adjusting staffing, purchasing, and operating plans as needed.\nMaintain appropriate inventory levels and identify practical ways to improve efficiency, control costs, and support revenue without compromising food quality or service.\nQuality & Standards\nMaintain standards for food quality, preparation, presentation, cleanliness, organization, and kitchen readiness; 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