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Executive Chef

Marriott at the University of Dayton

1414 South Patterson Boulevard
Dayton, OH 45409

Hotel with 399 Rooms
Managed By Concord Hospitality Enterprises
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Description

Concord Hospitality is seeking a creative and experienced Executive Chef to lead our culinary team and elevate the dining experience across our hotel. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, visionary leader who excels in team development, food quality, cost management, and innovation in culinary operations.

We are offering a $3500 sign-on bonus for this role!

As a Concord Leader you will be responsible to:

  • Inspire greatness in your team.
  • Encourage and support team members to reach their full potential.
  • Create a work environment that is a Great Place to Work for all.
  • Lead with integrity, transparency, respect, and professionalism.
  • Care for your team and their families.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Lead all culinary operations, including kitchen production, banquets, and overall team performance.
    • Drive menu innovation aligned with market trends, brand standards, and guest preferences.
    • Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality food, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
    • Oversee financial performance, including budgeting and food and labor cost controls.
    • Build, develop, and coach a high-performing culinary team while upholding safety and quality standards.
    • Partner with hotel leadership and vendors to optimize operations and source top-quality ingredients.
    • Maintain full compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards while supporting long-term culinary strategy and profitability.

    Qualifications:

    • 6+ years of progressive culinary leadership in hospitality or high-volume operations; culinary or hospitality degree preferred.
    • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.
    • Strong financial acumen with experience managing food and labor costs.
    • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a focus on team and guest experience.
    • Expertise in menu development, kitchen operations, vendor partnerships, and regulatory compliance.

    Benefits

    We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates, including:

    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Life insurance and short/long-term disability options
    • 401(k) program with company match
    • Tuition assistance
    • Discounted room rates at Concord-managed hotels
    • Training & development opportunities
    • Career advancement within our growing portfolio

    Why Join Concord?

    At Concord Hospitality, we invest deeply in our associates through training and development at all levels, from interns to executives. Our “Associate First” culture nurtures personal and professional growth within the workplace and beyond. We value work-life balance, diversity, and our commitment to delivering outstanding customer service and quality accommodations in every market we serve.

    Concord Hospitality is built on five Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN! Our associates embody these values and proudly cheer our company motto heard across North America:

    “We Are Concord!”

    Pay Range: $79,406 - $99,257

    We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a “Great Place to Work for All.”

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

    • Posted May 27, 2026

    About Marriott at the University of Dayton

    Our Hotel

    The redesign celebrates Dayton’s rich history of flight experiencing tributes to Orville and Wilbur Wright’s first plane design. After visiting the area or attending a conference, grab your favorite coffee or appease your hunger with locally-inspired cuisine and brew at our on-site restaurant Dewberry 1850. During free time, discover the surrounding area of aviation by visiting the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park and more. With 15,000 square feet of brilliant meeting space, we can host memorable corporate and social events, complete with professional planning and catering services.

    About Concord Hospitality Enterprises

    Careers and Hospitality Job Opportunities with Concord

    Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company is an award-winning hotel management and development company. Through the combined efforts of over 4,200 hard working and focused associates, Concord offers a unique blend of entrepreneurship, seasoned experience, innovation and technical excellence. These elements create a company equipped to produce above-standard returns, market sustainability and a partnership well worth investing in.

    Since Concord's inception in 1985, our success has been guided by our cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and Fun. These cornerstones are the indispensible and fundamental basis of our daily actions. Our commitment to these cornerstones has led us to be recognized as the respected hospitality company that we are.

    Concord is one of North America's largest hotel management and hotel development companies. Concord's passion for success has resulted in over twenty years of proven results as a hotel owner, manager, and developer of mid market and first class hotel properties. Concord's goal is to create value for its partners and associates by leveraging its operations, development, sales & marketing, technology, accounting, and management skills over its growing portfolio of first-class business hotels.

    Concord has experienced sustained growth of a remarkable 35% annually for three years in a row and with over half a billion in new hotel projects in the pipeline, that number is projected to increase noticeably. Additionally, Concord is expanding its portfolio through third party management contracts with leading brand partners such as Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Choice and Intercontinental Hotels. These growth opportunities have presented themselves to Concord based on our strong relationships with investment partners.

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