Executive Chef

h3Close Inclusive Collection Job Postings Notification /h3 p"I believe successful people are the ones who take the initiative to learn, unlearn and relearn. It’s important to constantly challenge your knowledge and step out of your comfort zone." /p pPeggy Focheux Duval: Director of Learning Development, France /p pOpen since May 2025, The Standard, Brussels is the third property of the hotel brand in Europe. /p pLocated in the city’s northern district, The Standard, Brussels brings to Belgium the brand’s philosophy, focused on design, culture and animation. /p pWith 180 rooms (and 20 residences), this contemporary and brand new project offers many spaces designed to accommodate the emblematic day and night life of The Standard. A greenhouse on the ground floor invites guests and locals to discover the lobby lounge, restaurant and terrace. Upstairs, The Rooftop houses its own restaurant, bar and garden—a place that is set to become a must-see destination in the neighbourhood. Throughout the building, additional public and private spaces are planned to host various events. /p pThe Standard, Brussels welcomes a new generation of creative and dynamic customers, in perfect harmony with the spirit of the brand. In Brussels, the characteristic mix of The Standard—a hospitality that is at once playful, sophisticated and unexpected—will find its roots and resonance in the local culture. /p pThe simple promise of The Standard is precisely that it has nothing standard. /p pFounded in 1999, the brand aims to push aesthetic boundaries and shake up conventions, while paying close attention to every detail, by getting involved in local communities, by offering a welcoming and inclusive environment for our teams and, of course, by guaranteeing our customers a simply unforgettable experience. /p h3Job Overview /h3 pAs Executive Chef, you are responsible for the overall culinary vision, operational management and financial performance of all the establishment’s kitchens. You work closely with the General Manager, FB Director and regional culinary teams to ensure a successful pre-opening phase, followed by continued operational excellence across all food service locations. /p pThe hotel has several complex and high-volume outlets, including two restaurants (ground floor and rooftop), a lobby bar, event spaces and 24-hour room service, each requiring special attention in terms of quality, creativity and profitability. /p h3Primary responsibilities /h3 h3Leadership Kitchen Management /h3 ulliLead, inspire and supervise all kitchen brigades (several teams and kitchens). /liliRecruit, train, evaluate and develop culinary talents. /liliCreate a motivating work environment that fosters collaboration, performance and professional growth. /liliManage schedules, work organization, and workforce optimization. /li /ul h3Culinary creation concept development /h3 ulliDefine and implement the overall culinary vision of the establishment. /liliDesign creative and innovative menus, in line with the brand’s identity and the trends of the Brussels market. /liliDevelop new culinary concepts in collaboration with the FB teams. /liliEnsure a unique, consistent and memorable customer experience at all points of sale. /li /ul h3Operational management quality /h3 ulliSupervise the daily operations of all kitchens. /liliEnsure compliance with culinary standards, recipes and the presentation of dishes. /liliBe operationally present in the field and ensure consistent service excellence. /liliCoordinate production for restaurants, events and room service. /li /ul h3Financial management performance /h3 ulliControl operating budgets. /liliMonitor costs (food cost, margins, losses, inventories). /liliImplement menu engineering, recipe calculation, and margin optimization tools. /liliManage orders, suppliers and daily product sourcing with a focus on quality and sustainability. /li /ul h3Hygiene, safety compliance /h3 ulliEnsure strict compliance with HACCP, hygiene and food safety standards. /liliEnsure compliance with local legislation and internal standards. /liliImplement quality control and safety procedures. /li /ul pWe are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle so if you think you have what it takes to be an Executive Chiefu202fat The Standard, Brussels we’d love to hear from you. /p pAll applicants must be eligible to live and work in the European Union. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment. /p h3Included Benefits /h3 ulliCDI
- Contrat à Durée Indéterminée /lili20 days of paid vacation + public holidays /liliOne meal per working day /liliDiscounts on international travel via the Standard Advantage platform /liliPreferential rates for employees and their families in all Standard and Bunkhouse establishments /liliFB reductions of 25% /liliSponsorship program for recruitment (Employee Referral) /liliParticipation in the reimbursement of transp