Executive Chef – Grand Gardner Hotel

Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a passionate, innovative, and operationally strong culinary leader to join the opening team of the new Grand Gardner Hotel as Executive Chef. The Grand Gardner Hotel is an Urschel Development property located in Downtown Valparaiso, IN. Urschel Development is a fully owned subsidiary of Urschel Laboratories located in Chesterton, Indiana.

Opening in the second quarter of 2026, this independent, boutique hotel is uniquely positioned on a residential tree-lined street adjacent to vibrant downtown Valparaiso. Thoughtfully designed to provide an authentic sense of place, the property will feature 58 luxurious rooms and suites, a speakeasy, banquet spaces, a boutique spa, and multiple gathering areas throughout the hotel.

The Executive Chef oversees all culinary operations, including restaurant service, in-room dining, banquets, and menu development. This role leads all back-of-house functions with responsibility for recrui...