Executive Chef

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.

Responsibilities

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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.