Executive Chef | Chef de Cuisines | high end restaurant

The Executive Chef will take ownership of the kitchen and culinary program while working closely with the restaurant's leadership team to maintain the quality and identity that have made the restaurant successful.

You will lead the culinary team, oversee daily kitchen operations, develop menus, manage costs, and continue evolving the food program as the restaurant grows.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop the culinary team

• Maintain consistently high standards for food quality, presentation, and execution

• Develop seasonal menus and new dishes that fit the restaurant's culinary identity

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, prep, production, ordering, receiving, and inventory

• Manage food cost, labor, purchasing, waste, and kitchen profitability

• Work closely with front of house leadership to deliver a seamless guest experience

• Build strong relationships with local and specialty purveyors

• Maintain excellent standards for sanitation, food safety, organization, and consistency

• Train and develop culinary talent and future kitchen leaders

• Participate in special events, menu development, and other culinary programming

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a high end restaurant

• Strong background in fine dining, upscale Italian, coastal Italian, Mediterranean, or a comparable culinary environment

• Demonstrated ability to lead a professional kitchen and develop a strong culinary team

• Strong understanding of food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and kitchen financial performance

• Experience creating and executing seasonal menus

• Strong culinary technique and attention to detail

• Creative instincts balanced with disciplined execution

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• A genuine passion for hospitality and the guest experience

Compensation

$85,000 base salary

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