Executive Chef

The Oaklander, an Autograph Collection Hotel
Pittsburgh, PA

Description

Cork & Crust at The Oaklander Hotel is Pittsburgh’s newest top-tier culinary space, where curated wines meet the city’s best wood-fired pizza. Sleek, modern, and designed for the contemporary guest, Cork & Crust is more than a restaurant — it’s an experience. With our grand opening approaching, we’re seeking a visionary Executive Chef to set the tone, build the team, and craft the menu that will define this destination.

We are seeking a creative and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate the dining experience across our hotel. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, visionary leader who excels in team development, food quality, cost management, and innovation in culinary operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all kitchen operations including main kitchen, banquet events, and culinary team performance.

• Design and deliver creative menus that balance innovation with approachability and execute innovative menus based on market trends and guest preferences.

• Ensure consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality, flavorful food.
• Develop and maintain food and labor cost controls; manage department operating budgets.
• Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate culinary staff, ensuring development and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and ensure culinary team is properly trained on equipment and recipes.
• Collaborate with F&B and hotel leadership to ensure alignment with guest expectations and operational goals.
• Partner with vendors to secure top-quality products at competitive pricing.
• Maintain all health and safety standards, including compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead guest engagement initiatives, responding to feedback and ensuring an outstanding dining experience.
• Contribute to strategic planning for long-term culinary excellence and profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven success as an Executive Chef in a high-volume, full-service environment.

• Passion for wood-fired cooking, scratch preparation, and culinary creativity
• Strong leadership, training, and team-building skills
• Drive to shape a new restaurant opening and build a legacy in Pittsburgh’s dining scene
• Experience in making pizza doughs and crusts
• Minimum of 6 years of culinary leadership experience in hospitality or high-volume environments.
• 2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
• Proven ability to lead large teams in a fast-paced setting with a focus on quality and cost control.
• Strong understanding of food and labor cost management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to foster a team-oriented environment focused on associate growth and guest satisfaction.
• Experience with menu development, kitchen safety, vendor management, and operational compliance.

Benefits

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability options
• 401(k) program with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Discounted room rates at Marriott hotels - worldwide
• Discounted room rates at Concord-managed hotels
• Training & development opportunities
• Career advancement within our growing portfolio

Why Join Concord?

At Concord Hospitality, we invest deeply in our associates through training and development at all levels, from interns to executives. Our “Associate First” culture nurtures personal and professional growth within the workplace and beyond. We value work-life balance, diversity, and our commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and quality accommodations in every market we serve.

Concord Hospitality is built on five Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN! Our associates embody these values and proudly cheer our company motto heard across North America:

“We Are Concord!”

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a “Great Place to Work for All.”

Qualifications

Experience in working with and creating pizza doughs and crusts

Experience

• Required

  2 years:

  Experience in working with and creating pizza doughs and crusts

• Required

  2 years:

  2-year degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.

• Required

  5 years:

  Executive Chef in high-volume, full-service environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

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