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We are looking for a hands-on EC / Kitchen Manager who can help build and lead a team. This person will play a key role in establishing the culinary standards, BOH systems, team culture, and day-to-day execution of the operation. The ideal candidate is a strong culinary leader who thrives in a high-volume environment, develops people, understands food and labor costs, and takes pride in delivering consistent, high-quality food and hospitality.
Executive Chef Expectations & Requirements
- Lead, hire, train, develop, and retain the BOH culinary team.
- Build a strong kitchen culture centered on accountability, teamwork, urgency, consistency, and respect.
- Lead daily pre-shift meetings, provide real-time coaching, and establish clear performance expectations.
- Oversee all food production and execution, including quality, presentation, timing, recipes, prep, and ticket times.
- Be hands-on during peak service and lead the team from the line when needed.
- Partner with FOH leadership to ensure smooth communication and service execution.
- Play a key role in developing and launching the full-service menu.
- Manage BOH labor schedules in partnership with the GM based on sales and business needs.
- Own kitchen-level food cost, waste, inventory, prep, and purchasing controls.
- Manage vendor relationships, purchasing, invoices, and inventory processes.
- Utilize Restaurant365, Toast, Sling, Excel, or similar systems for scheduling, ordering, payroll, and reporting.
- Ensure every dish leaving the kitchen meets high standards for quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Support a guest-first culture and understand the kitchen’s role in creating memorable experiences.
- 3–5 years of kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume, full-service environment.
- Strong culinary knowledge with experience managing food costs, inventory, labor, and kitchen operations.
- Strong knowledge of food safety and ServSafe standards.
- Excellent communication, leadership, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
- Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak business periods.
Executive Chef Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Medical and supplemental benefit options
- Paid time off
- Leadership and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to help build and launch a new full-service culinary program
- Collaborative, team-focused work environment
JOB ID: 179517
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Jeffrey Tryzbiak