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Big Operation. Bold Flavors. Exceptional Leadership.

We're looking for an Executive Chef who brings more than great culinary skills to the table. We want a leader who inspires teams, embraces creativity, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and understands that exceptional food and strong financial performance go hand in hand. At Marriott Boston Quincy, our culinary operation is anything but ordinary. With $5 million in annual food revenue, $10 million in total Food & Beverage revenue, and nearly 18,000 square feet of meeting and event space, you'll have the opportunity to lead a diverse, high-volume operation with plenty of room to make your mark.

WHAT YOU'LL BE LEADING Our culinary operation offers variety, volume, and opportunity:

  • Banquets & Catering
    • : Nearly 19,000 square feet of meeting and event space hosting

    everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale galas and corporate events.

  • Hull & Mason
    • : Our signature restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven

    days a week.

  • Lounge:
    • A vibrant setting for cocktails, casual dining, and social gatherings.

  • Concierge Lounge:
    • Daily breakfast and evening food presentations for our Marriott

    Bonvoy elite guests.

  • Mobile Dining:
    • Delivering quality, convenience, and a great dining experience to our

    hotel guests.

  • Associate Cafeteria / Family Meal
    • : Providing daily meals for the associates who make

    our hotel successful.

    WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

    We're looking for a culinary leader who is equally comfortable creating an exciting menu, developing an emerging leader, executing a 500-person banquet, and reviewing a food cost report.

    Culinary Excellence & Creativity

  • Bring fresh ideas, creativity, and consistency to all of our dining experiences.
  • Develop menus that balance guest appeal, culinary quality, operational efficiency, and

    profitability.

  • Maintain exceptional standards for food quality, presentation, and sanitation.

    Leadership & Team Development

  • Build, coach, and inspire a culinary team that takes pride in its work.
  • Develop future culinary leaders through hands-on training, mentorship, and

    accountability.

  • Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen culture where communication, teamwork, and

    respect are essential.

  • Lead by example, with a visible presence and a willingness to roll up your sleeves when

    needed.

    Business Acumen & Operational Excellence

  • Take ownership of food cost, labor productivity, purchasing, inventory, and financial

    performance.

  • Plan and execute high-volume banquet events with precision and consistency.
  • Create efficient systems that support both outstanding food and a profitable operation.
  • Partner with Food & Beverage, Banquets, Sales, and hotel leadership to deliver

    seamless guest experiences.

    WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

  • Previous Executive Chef experience, preferably in a full-service hotel or similarly complex culinary operation.
  • Strong banquet and catering experience, including large-scale event execution.
  • Proven success in menu development, recipe costing, purchasing, inventory management, and food cost control.
  • Strong organizational and financial management skills.
  • A genuine passion for teaching, coaching, and developing others.
  • The ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational support.
  • A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and the confidence to lead change.

    WHAT WE BRING TO THE TABLE

    You'll join the team at Marriott Boston Quincy, managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, with the opportunity to lead a significant culinary operation and make a lasting impact on our team, our guests, and our business. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, holiday and sick pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, complimentary associate meals, generous hotel discounts, pet insurance, identity protection, and more.

    Qualifications

    Previous experience as an executive chef at a hotel or banquet facility is required.

    Behaviors
    • Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest (Preferred)
    • Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them (Preferred)
    • Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking (Preferred)
    • Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject (Preferred)
    Motivations
    • Preferred

      Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

    • Preferred

      Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

    • Preferred

      Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

    • Preferred

      Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

    Education
    • Technical/other training (Preferred)
    • High School (Required)
    Licenses and Certifications
    • Preferred

      ServSafe Food Mgr Cert

    Experience
    • Required

      2 years:

      Previous experience as an executive chef at a hotel or banquet facility is required.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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