What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef position at Norfolk Sheraton?
Hotel:
Norfolk Sheraton777 Waterside DriveNorfolk, VA 23510Executive ChefFull timeAtrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence
Are you ready to showcase your creativity and leadership at Norfolk’s waterfront hotel?
With 466 rooms and 46,000 square feet of meeting space, the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel is the ultimate stage for your culinary talents to shine!
This role will support Atrium’s core values: Service, Perseverance, Inclusion, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork (S.P.I.R.I.T). This position offers a significant opportunity for career growth in the hospitality industry, where your leadership, integrity, and problem-solving skills will be integral to creating memorable guest experiences and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
What You’ll Do
As our Executive Chef, you’ll:
- Train & Inspire: Developing results-oriented associates through effective training, evaluation, motivation, coaching and counseling in accordance to Atrium’s Core Values
- Lead the Culinary Charge: Leading the effort to achieve guest service standards by constantly seeking ways to improve products and services
- Strategize Smarter: Controlling labor costs with effective scheduling and cross training. Achieving budgeted food percentages through effective control measures including portion controls, kitchen timing, inventory rotation measures, receiving and storage procedures, and waste control
- Create Magic: Design menus that elevate quality, consistency, and creativity for à la carte dining and catering events.
- Team Up: Collaborate with food & beverage, sales, and event teams to meet and exceed guest culinary expectations.
- Keep It Clean: Teach and enforce health codes, safety procedures, and cleanliness standards across the kitchen.
- Be the Leader: Manage your team effectively with clear communication, support, and accountability. Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position
What You Bring to the Table
Experience:
- 4 years in a supervisory hotel culinary position.
- Proven leadership skills and technical expertise in food preparation.
- Financial savvy with knowledge of budgeting, profit/loss analysis, and portion control.
Technology Skills:
- Required: Microsoft Office Suite, Cloud-Based Apps
- Bonus: Familiarity with Workday
Physical Requirements:
- Able to stand, bend, lift, and reach.
- Capable of lifting up to 50lbs occasionally and up to 10lbs regularly.
Other:
- Must have a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.
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At Atrium Hospitality, you’re a valued part of a team creating unforgettable guest experiences. We recognize and reward your dedication with competitive pay, great benefits, and exciting perks to support you on and off the job.
Including:
✅ Daily Pay – Get paid when you need it
✅ Exclusive Travel Discounts – Save big at Marriott and Hilton properties
✅ 401k Plans – Invest in your future
✅ Comprehensive Medical Insurance – Your health matters to us
✅ Additional Property-Specific Perks – Because every location has something special to offer
But we don’t just offer jobs—we help you build careers. With internship programs, training plans, hundreds of self paced on line classes, and opportunities at 70 hotels nationwide, you can grow your future the way you want.
Ready to take the next step? Join a team that values you and your future!
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Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.
Atrium Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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