Executive Chef - Los Angeles Area Luxury Hotel

Property Description

Davidson Hospitality Group is a dynamic and innovative hospitality management company that is constantly seeking top talent to join its team. With its headquarters located in the heart of the hospitality industry in Atlanta, Georgia, Davidson Hospitality Group is a leader in hotel and resort management, providing comprehensive and results-driven services to a diverse portfolio of properties across the United States.

As a job applicant, you can expect to work in a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages creativity, growth, and professional development. With a strong commitment to excellence in guest service, employee engagement, and financial performance, Davidson Hospitality Group offers a rewarding and fulfilling career path for individuals who are passionate about the hospitality industry. Whether you are seeking a corporate role in operations, sales and marketing, revenue management, finance, human resources, or other areas, Davidson Hospitality Group offers a wide range of career opportunities for motivated and talented individuals.

Join the team at Davidson Hospitality Group and be a part of a dynamic and growing organization that is dedicated to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

Executive Chef – New Luxury
Opening | Greater Los Angeles Area

Are you an innovative and passionate Executive Chef ready to shape the culinary vision for a new luxury hotel opening? We’re seeking a creative, hands-on culinary leader to oversee all food operations for an upscale, approachable luxury focused property in the Greater Los Angeles area.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in both independent restaurants and luxury/upscale/Boutique hotels.

This position needs to be well rounded, globally inspired, able to run a smart business, and have a large knowledge of how to cook anything from Japanese to Mediterranean. This is a rare opportunity to lead a pre-opening culinary team, craft distinctive dining concepts, and set the tone for an exceptional guest experience. Pre-Opening will be hands on collaboration with our Restaurant Group and ownership to help bring visions to life.

• Oversee all culinary operations, including menu development, recipe creation, cost controls and execution across multiple dining outlets.
• Lead recruitment, training, and development of a world-class kitchen team.
• Partner with the Restaurant Group leadership to define the property’s culinary identity and deliver creative, high-quality dining experiences.
• Maintain impeccable standards for food quality, presentation, and safety.
• Manage inventory, food costs, and labor budgets to achieve financial goals.
• Drive innovation through seasonal menus, local sourcing, and creative plating, along with tasting menus and VIP requests.
• Foster a positive, collaborative kitchen culture built on respect, passion, and excellence.

• Minimum 5+ years of kitchen leadership experience in a Senior Role and 7+ years of professional cooking experience.
• Proven success in both luxury/upscale hotels and independent, fine-dining restaurants.
• Great knowledge in worldly Cusines is a must and how to blend them with the New American palette is key
• Culinary degree or certification in hospitality preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of cost control, budgeting, and labor management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Availability to work flexible and extended hours in a fast-paced, pre-opening environment.

This is a pre-opening leadership opportunity for an Executive Chef who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and crafting unforgettable dining experiences. If you’re ready to bring your a new and unique culinary vision to life at a new luxury hotel in Los Angeles, we invite you to apply and be part of something extraordinary.

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott and Margaritaville,…