Campus Executive Chef

At Coury Hospitality, we bring a commitment to collaborative excellence, a unified vision, and shared principles of partnership to every aspect of hotel management. Our approach is seamless and tailored, ensuring each property under our management offers a unique and exceptional guest experience.

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TETRA Hotel, Autograph Collection, is Silicon Valley's only AAA Four Diamond Marriott property. Opened in 2022, we bring a refined, design-forward approach to hospitality, offering guests an immersive and elevated experience inspired by the innovation and creativity that define the Valley. Located on a dynamic campus alongside AC Hotel Sunnyvale Moffett Park, we are home to 350 guest rooms, distinctive culinary concepts, sophisticated event venues, and thoughtfully curated guest experiences.

Together, these two distinctive Marriott brands offer a powerful blend of elevated luxury and modern simplicity, serving Silicon Valley’s leading tech, corporate, and campus-based clientele.

Coury Hospitality has an exciting opportunity for an accomplished and visionary Executive Chef to lead the culinary program at TETRA Hotel, Autograph Collection and AC Hotels by Marriott Sunnyvale Moffett Park.

This is more than a kitchen leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape the culinary identity of one of Silicon Valley's premier luxury hotels. The Executive Chef serves as the culinary visionary and operational leader responsible for driving excellence across restaurants, banquets, catering, in-room dining, and special events. Through innovation, mentorship, and operational expertise, this leader creates memorable dining experiences while fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Lead all culinary operations across restaurants, banquets, in-room dining, catering, and special events
• Develop and execute innovative menus that reflect seasonality, guest preferences, and TETRA's luxury positioning
• Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control across all culinary outlets
• Partner closely with Food & Beverage leadership to enhance guest satisfaction and maximize revenue opportunities
• Oversee culinary staffing, scheduling, recruitment, training, coaching, and performance management
• Create a positive, engaging, and high-performing kitchen culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and development
• Manage food purchasing, inventory controls, vendor relationships, and product quality standards
• Monitor and optimize food and labor costs while maintaining exceptional guest experiences
• Lead banquet and catering culinary execution for weddings, corporate events, meetings, and VIP experiences
• Maintain strict compliance with all health department regulations, food safety standards, and sanitation requirements
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure kitchens remain organized, efficient, clean, and operating at the highest standards
• Collaborate with Sales, Catering, Operations, and Revenue teams to support campus-wide initiatives and special events
• Evaluate emerging culinary trends and introduce creative offerings that elevate the hotel's dining experience
• Participate in annual budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial performance reviews
• Ensure proper maintenance and stewardship of culinary equipment, facilities, and assets

You may be the perfect fit if you:

• Have 7+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience, preferably within luxury hotels, upscale restaurants, or high-volume hospitality operations
• Demonstrate a passion for culinary innovation, creativity, and exceptional guest service
• Possess strong leadership skills with a proven ability to inspire, develop, and retain top culinary talent
• Have extensive knowledge of menu engineering, food costing, purchasing, and inventory management
• Exhibit strong business acumen and the ability to balance creativity with profitability
• Maintain a high level of organization, attention to detail, and operational discipline
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure and professionalism
• Communicate effectively and collaborate successfully with leaders, guests, and team members across…