Senior Executive Chef

Our client is searching for a talented Senior Executive Chef to oversee their culinary program. This position presents an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished culinary professional who can masterfully integrate practical kitchen expertise with comprehensive business leadership. The right person will be driven by a desire to enhance food quality, cultivate outstanding teams, and craft exceptional dining moments.

This role suits a chef who flourishes in collaborative, welcoming atmospheres and believes in nurturing a workplace built on mutual respect, creative thinking, and persistent growth. You'll engage with a wide range of staff members and leadership while championing operational success across the company.

• Source, onboard, and cultivate skilled cooks and culinary personnel
• Offer continuous guidance, mentoring, and career advancement support
• Develop detailed operational guidelines and procedures for existing and incoming staff
• Cultivate a welcoming, considerate work environment that celebrates diversity

• Create and enhance menu offerings that highlight innovation, seasonal ingredients, and current culinary directions
• Uphold outstanding benchmarks for dish presentation, flavor profiles, and reliability
• Coordinate and deliver catering and special event food services with flawless execution
• Direct comprehensive kitchen activities encompassing prep work, cooking techniques, plating standards, and quality assurance

• Engage in management discussions and add value to organizational strategy
• Receive and apply feedback constructively with a problem‑solving mindset
• Build positive working relationships with team members, executives, and partners
• Leverage Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) for documentation, planning, and correspondence

• Address personnel issues and performance evaluations following organizational guidelines
• Establish and sustain productive partnerships with vendors to guarantee excellence and value
• Track ingredient expenses, minimize waste, and oversee kitchen financial performance
• Administer kitchen administrative duties encompassing wage management, shift planning, stock oversight, and expense control

• Promote proven methods and cutting‑edge culinary approaches
• Maintain uniformity in food preparation while honoring local tastes and preferences
• Journey to different locations when necessary to assist operations, evaluate standards, and offer culinary expertise
• Partner with management to enhance menu selections, visual appeal, and comprehensive quality

• Dedication to creating an inclusive atmosphere for team members and patrons
• Exceptional organizational abilities and focus on precision
• Validated background as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in demanding or high‑output culinary settings
• Capacity to welcome feedback and execute changes to operations and menu programs successfully
• Competency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Robust leadership qualities and team‑development skills with demonstrated success in building effective kitchen crews
• Adaptability to accommodate evening, weekend, and holiday shifts based on operational needs
• Confirmed capability in overseeing culinary production and administrative functions (wage processing, stock control, shift coordination, financial planning)
• Superior relationship‑building and communication talents with effectiveness across varied groups
• Background in coordinating events and catering services
• Preparedness and capability to travel when needed

• Track record in creating and rolling out thorough operational procedure frameworks
• Documented success in vendor partnership cultivation and expense efficiency
• Diploma or professional instruction from an accredited culinary school
• Serv Safe or comparable food handler credentials
• Fluency in both English and Spanish
• Background across various culinary styles and service models
• History in overseeing multiple restaurant locations

• 401(k) retirement program with employer contribution matching
• Employer‑covered…