Executive Chef

Overview

Executive Chef (4231) – Ancho & Agave / Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano. This is a working Chef position with a focus on creating an exceptional culinary experience, strong leadership, and guest satisfaction in a high-volume setting.

• Create exceptional culinary experiences for guests and oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Interview and hire kitchen staff; supervise, train, and uphold standards for food preparation and plating.
• Train and enforce food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Schedule and direct kitchen facility and equipment maintenance; create work schedules.
• Control operational costs, monitor inventory, and purchase supplies and food from approved vendors.
• Appraise staff performance and foster a culture of development and teamwork.

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
• Advanced culinary skills and strong knowledge of restaurant operations, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Clear verbal and written communication; ability to lead a diverse team.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to motivate staff.
• Excellent time management, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop vendor relationships and manage procurement.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and deliver on-time results.
• Willingness to travel for management training (35-45 days) and to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Ability to work 45-55 hour weeks; must have good hygiene and grooming habits; reliable transportation; physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• Competitive Salary ($70,000 - $85,000 annual starting)
• Performance-based bonus program (up to $12,500 in the first year)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation upon hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Career advancement opportunities
• Off-duty dining allowance
• Relocation assistance

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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