Executive Chef | Polished Casual Italian | $80K +

$80k

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Executive Chef - Polished Casual Italian Restaurant (New Restaurant Opening)

Build the kitchen. Own the standards. Grow with the brand.

We are seeking a career-driven Executive Chef to open a brand-new polished casual Italian restaurant with a growing, award-winning organization. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity: you will build and train the kitchen team, own the standards, and set the culture from day one, with a clear path to grow as the brand continues to expand.

What You'll Do

Lead all back-of-house operations for a new polished casual Italian restaurant opening
Recruit, hire, train, and develop the opening kitchen team
Own execution of scratch-made pastas, sauces, and Italian classics with consistent, quality plate presentation
Establish systems for food quality, consistency, safety, and sanitation from day one
Manage food costs, labor, inventory, and vendor relationships
Partner closely with the General Manager to deliver a seamless guest experience
Build an accountable, positive kitchen culture where people want to stay and grow
Identify and develop future kitchen leaders as the organization expands

What We're Looking For

Proven Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership experience in polished casual, upscale casual, or scratch-kitchen concepts
Strong command of scratch execution; Italian cuisine experience is a strong plus
New restaurant opening experience is a strong plus
A hands-on leader who builds, teaches, and develops teams
Strong financial acumen: food cost, labor, inventory, and P&L partnership
High personal standards, attention to detail, and pride in every plate
A career-driven mindset and the desire to grow with an expanding brand

Why Join Us?

Above-average compensation package
Relocation assistance available
Open a restaurant from day one and make it yours
Join a growing organization that promotes from within, with real future growth as new locations open
Lead a kitchen committed to exceptional scratch-made food and warm hospitality

If you are a culinary leader who believes every detail matters and wants to build something from the ground up, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

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