Executive Chef

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

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

• 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
• Passionate about hospitality at its highest level, where food is only part of the overall guest experience
• Strong in menu development, event execution, systems, and operational excellence
• Comfortable in both kitchen leadership and client-facing settings
• A hands-on mentor who develops teams, sets standards, and leads by example
• Financially savvy, with experience managing food cost, labor, purchasing, and inventory
• Highly organized and able to perform in a fast-paced environment with multiple moving pieces
• Detail-oriented, creative, calm under pressure, and committed to excellence
• Knowledgeable in food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
• English fluency required; Spanish a plus
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

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

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