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This upscale concept features premium meats, fresh pasta, and thoughtfully prepared seasonal dishes in a polished dining environment.\nThe Executive Chef will work closely with ownership to guide menu development, oversee daily kitchen operations, and maintain exceptional standards for food quality and consistency. We are seeking a collaborative leader who enjoys developing people, understands the financial side of the business, and is willing to work alongside the team during service.\nExecutive Chef Responsibilities\nLead all day-to-day culinary operations\nMaintain high standards for food quality, consistency, presentation, and ticket times\nDevelop seasonal menus, specials, and regionally inspired dishes in collaboration with ownership\nMaintain accurate recipes, plating specifications, portion standards, and production guides\nRecruit, train, schedule, coach, and develop sous chefs and hourly culinary team members\nCreate a positive, respectful, and accountable kitchen culture\nRemain visible and hands-on during service, including running expo and working stations when needed\nManage food costs, culinary labor, purchasing, inventory, waste, and product yields\nBuild strong vendor relationships while sourcing high-quality ingredients at competitive prices\nOversee receiving, storage, labeling, rotation, and inventory procedures\nMaintain compliance with food-safety, sanitation, and health department requirements\nPartner with front-of-house leadership to ensure smooth service and an exceptional guest experience\nOversee culinary execution for private dining and catering events\nComplete scheduling, payroll, budgeting, reporting, and other required administrative responsibilities\nExecutive Chef Qualifications\nPrevious experience as an Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or comparable senior culinary leader\nLeadership experience in an upscale, chef-driven, steakhouse, or high-volume restaurant\nStrong knowledge of kitchen operations, menu development, food preparation, and culinary techniques\nExperience managing food cost, labor, purchasing, inventory, and budgets\nProven ability to recruit, train, motivate, and retain culinary talent\nTechnically proficient and comfortable working throughout the kitchen when needed\nStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills\nCalm, professional, and decisive in a fast-paced environment\nCollaborative leadership style and ability to work closely with involved ownership\nAvailability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business requires\nExperience with Italian cuisine, handmade pasta, steakhouse operations, wood-fired cooking, or seasonal menu development is highly preferred.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nThe ideal candidate is a creative but financially disciplined culinary leader who leads from the front. 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