Complex Executive Chef

Restaurant Associates is seeking an accomplished Complex Executive Chef to lead multi-unit culinary operations across a high-volume portfolio. This hands-on leadership role requires a chef with strong operational discipline, team development skills, and the ability to deliver exceptional quality and consistency across multiple venues.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple units, ensuring alignment with brand, client, and financial goals.
• Provide culinary leadership across all operations, ensuring quality, creativity, and consistency in every aspect of service.
• Manage menu development, seasonal updates, and offerings across locations.
• Drive food quality, presentation, and service standards that reflect Restaurant Associates premium brand.
• Implement systems for inventory management, purchasing, and cost control across units.
• Maintain strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and HACCP regulations.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Sales, and Client teams to support events, activations, and new openings.
• Recruit, train, and develop chefs and culinary managers to build strong leadership pipelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive culinary management experience, including 4 years in a multi-unit or complex operation.
• Proven success leading large, high-volume teams in catering, hospitality, or corporate dining environments.
• Strong financial acumen with a track record of managing food and labor costs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Passion for innovation, team development, and exceptional guest experiences.