Executive Chef

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Event Hospitality Management Holding GmbH & Co KG . The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

For our renowned luxury hotel in the heart of Berlin, we are seeking a passionate and entrepreneurial-minded Executive Chef (m/f/d) with strong leadership skills and a spirit of innovation, to start in August 2026.

Your Responsibilities

As Executive Chef (m/f/d), you will have overall responsibility for the culinary direction and operational management of the following areas:

• Event area for 10–600 guests

• Breakfast

• À-la-carte restaurant

• Stewarding

You will lead, motivate, and develop a kitchen team (15 employees and 6 trainees) and ensure smooth operations at the highest quality standards.

Your Responsibilities

• Overall operational and strategic management of the kitchen areas

• Analysis and optimization of all processes with regard to cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and staff planning

• Development of modern, innovative food concepts and new menu ideas

• Close collaboration with the F&B Manager, sales, and event teams

• You will create a kitchen that combines efficiency, team spirit, and excellence

Job Requirements:

• Culinary training, experience in the upscale hospitality industry, ideally coming from a second-line management role as the next step in your career

• Experience managing teams across multiple locations

• Strong cost awareness

• High level of innovation and a keen sense of modern culinary trends

• Structured, analytical, and solution-oriented approach to work

• Ability to work under pressure, organizational skills, and a hands-on mentality

• Very good German and English language skills

• International experience is a plus

Collective bargaining agreements and social benefits

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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