Executive Chef - Upscale Restaurant & Bar

Executive Chef - Upscale Restaurant & Bar$90,000 - $110,000 + BonusThis local iconic hospitality group is looking for an experienced and motivated Executive Chef to join their new upscale restaurant & bar concept. Offering excellent benefits, salary, and opportunity for growth.DESCRIPTIONThe Executive Chef is responsible for managing all operations of the kitchen to achieve stated objectives in food quality, costs, employee retention, training, and sanitation.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee every aspect of the kitchens operations, ensuring all dishes are prepared to the highest quality standardsMonitor and optimize food costs by managing portion control, waste reduction, and efficient use of ingredientsManage staff scheduling and productivity to keep labor costs within budgetRegularly analyze the restaurants financial performance, make adjustments to food costs, pricing, and operations as necessaryRecruit skilled culinary staff and provide comprehensive training to ensure high standardsFoster a positive and professional kitchen environment conducive to skill development and high performanceOversee the ordering of supplies and maintain proper inventory control levelsWork closely with the General Manager to ensure the culinary and service aspects of the restaurant operate seamlesslyDevelop and maintain efficient systems for kitchen operations, ensuring the team adheres to these systems to maintain consistency and efficiency in the kitchen**Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance2 weeks PTOBonus potentialShift mealsPhone plan optionsPersonal training and gym accessDining and hotel discountsRelocation assistanceDesired Skills & **3+ years of experience as an Executive Chef for a high volume ($5M+) upscale restaurant with barStrong background in Greek/ Mediterranean cooking, emphasizing fresh herbs and seasonal ingredientsEnergetic, creative, passionate about building and growing a businessExperience in menu development, from concept to executionPassionate about training and building a teamStrong financial, budgetary, and cost control practicesStrong communication & interpersonal skills, calm and patient, approachable and kindOpen to relocation candidatesEOE - EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Created: 2025-02-17