Executive Chef

• A 2-year, 3-year or 4-year culinary degree and at least 5 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field
• At least 2 - 3 years of previous supervisor responsibility
• Knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times
• Effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner
• Effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests
• Multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions
• Effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
• Understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Nice to have:

• Luxury and union experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future
• Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

For Employees Based In Washington:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next

For Employees Based In Colorado:

• 8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
• 6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked

For Employees Based In California:

• 8 paid holidays per year
• Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO
• Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next

Important Details

• Schedule: Long hours sometimes required
• Application deadline: This job opening was posted on 10/19/2026 and will remain open for at least 40 days

About the Company

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. The Newbury Boston at One Newbury Street, located in the premier shopping and dining neighborhood of Boston’s Back Bay, is an iconic property originally opened in 1927 as one of the first Ritz-Carlton hotels in the U.S. and most recently was the Taj Boston. The building was recently transformed into a 286-room luxury hotel with 16,000-sq-ft of stunning event spaces, signature dining experiences and a reimagined front entrance on Newbury Street.