Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

For some, food is simply fuel for life. For you, food fuels your passion. And, your passion for creating and sharing the most delectable culinary experience EVER is contagious. Your kitchen sizzles with activity and your dishes delight guests. Now, let our hotel provide the setting for your expertise and creativity as Executive Chef.

As Executive Chef, you will

• Channel your culinary passion into all aspects of hotel food operations, including outlets and banquet facilities. You’ll focus on exceeding guest expectations while simultaneously driving revenue and maximizing profit.
• Oversee kitchen financials. Partnering with Finance, recommend the budget and ensure food and labor costs fall within budget for optimized flow-through.
• Lead an energized, inspired kitchen. Create an atmosphere that fosters teamwork and elicits constructive feedback. Lead a diverse team by modeling the way, by empowering, and coaching throughout the employment lifecycle. Oversee the safety of the environment and food for your staff and guests.
• Create with a passion to delight. Demonstrate individuality in your menu conceptions and be willing to implement new cooking techniques. Take pride in your dishes and maintain consistency in taste and quality.

Fundamentals

A minimum of two years of culinary school is preferred, but we are willing to take into account any other combination of education and experience that produces the required knowledge and skill set. You must be prepared to obtain any additional licenses or certificates, such as the State Health certificate, in order to comply with state law.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Come join the best team in MD. We are the largest hotel in Rockville and we: pay more than our neighbors, offer all the benefits of Hilton employee rates plus Driftwood rates at over 80 hotels.

We offer a free hot meal daily, full training and free parking. We are steps away from the Metro train station and are on all the major bus routes and we are just walking distance from the area’s best restaurants and shopping.

Come join the best team in MD…join the Hilton Rockville!

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled