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Executive Chef Italian Restaurant

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Executive Chef Italian Restaurant

An upscale Italian restaurant opening within a full-service hotel is seeking an Executive Chef to lead its culinary team. We are looking for a hands-on chef with strong Italian cuisine experience, a passion for developing people, and the operational skills to deliver exceptional food while managing costs and consistency.

Benefits

  • Great salary
  • Fantastic company culture
  • Growth and development opportunities
  • Benefits / 401k

Executive Chef Italian Restaurant Requirements/Qualifications

  • Minimum of 57 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in upscale or fine dining restaurants.
  • At least 2 years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine or Executive Chef in a scratch cooking restaurant.
  • Strong knowledge of regional Italian cuisine and classic culinary techniques.
  • Extensive experience with handmade pasta, sauces, premium steaks, seafood, and high-temperature grill cooking.
  • Proven ability to recruit, train, develop, and motivate a culinary team.
  • Strong financial and administrative skills, including food costing, budgeting, inventory, payroll, and scheduling.
  • Ability to execute high-volume service while maintaining food quality, presentation, and consistency.
  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager certification.
  • Proficiency with computers and strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.

Executive Chef Italian Restaurant Preferred Background & Skills

  • Italian steakhouse experience, including premium steak preparation and dry-aging programs.
  • Restaurant opening experience.
  • Hands-on leadership style that builds teamwork, accountability, and pride in the kitchen.
  • Ability to develop daily features and recipes that honor the restaurant's culinary identity.
  • Strong purchasing and production controls, with attention to product quality, yields, waste, and profitability.
  • Ability to balance kitchen leadership with administrative responsibilities and deadlines.
  • Collaborative approach to working with restaurant management, F&B leadership, and stewarding.
  • Commitment to kitchen cleanliness, food safety, and an exceptional guest experience.
  • Culinary degree or college education preferred.
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