What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Chef - Scratch Kitchen / French Bistro position at The Restaurant Zone?
We are seeking a hands-on Executive Chef to direct culinary operations for our high-volume, scratch kitchen. Specializing in refined, French-inspired cuisine, our restaurant delivers exceptional dining experiences backed by culinary rigor and operational discipline.
If you are a proven culinary leader with deep experience in upscale dining, classical French techniques, and kitchen financials, we want to hear from you.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3 years as Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef in upscale casual or fine dining.
- Core Focus: High-volume scratch kitchen, French culinary technique, seasonal menu design.
- Financial & Leadership Skills: Proven track record in food cost control, labor management, and team retention.
- Key Advantage: Background in French brasserie/bistro concepts or foundational knowledge of bakery/pastry operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Culinary Leadership: Oversee daily kitchen operations, maintaining consistent preparation, presentation, and quality standards across all stations.
- Menu & Concept Development: Collaborate on seasonal menu updates, specials, and recipe development rooted in classical French cuisine.
- Financial & Inventory Management: Drive profitability through rigorous food and labor cost management, inventory controls, vendor negotiations, and waste reduction.
- Team Mentorship & Culture: Build and retain a high-performing culinary team through hands-on coaching, clear performance expectations, and ongoing training.
- Kitchen Operations & Sanitation: Enforce food safety practices, sanitation standards, kitchen maintenance, and regulatory compliance.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary performance-based bonus structure.
- Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision).
- Paid time off (PTO) and career growth opportunities.
- Creative autonomy within a well-funded, dynamic restaurant group.
The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000