Executive Chef

Job Description

Job Description

The Executive Chef plays a pivotal role in leading and managing the culinary operations of a fine dining establishment. Reporting directly to the restaurant owner, this position ensures excellence in menu planning, kitchen operations, and overall customer experience. The Executive Chef is responsible for maintaining high standards in food quality and safety while managing vendor relationships and overseeing budget and inventory controls. Regular and seasonal staff training under their guidance ensures a skilled and motivated team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop innovative menus tailored to fine dining clientele
• Supervise and lead kitchen staff to maintain high performance standards
• Ensure quality control and compliance with food safety regulations
• Manage inventory and place orders with international, national, and local suppliers
• Oversee budget management and cost control measures
• Conduct regular and seasonal staff training programs
• Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure ingredient quality and supply
• Enhance customer dining experience through exceptional kitchen operations

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in professional kitchen management
• Diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent qualification

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven culinary expertise with fine dining experience
• Strong skills in menu development and food safety compliance
• Effective management of kitchen staff and inventory
• Experience with budgeting and leadership in a culinary environment
• Excellent communication skills

At Patrice & Associates – Salt Lake City, we don’t just fill roles, we deliver high-performing, culture-aligned talent using our proprietary PERFORMA hiring method, built to place leaders who stay, grow, and strengthen your business from day one. We partner with restaurants, hospitality groups, and fast-casual concepts who care about people and performance, helping them hire the right leaders the first time.

Our PERFORMA approach ensures precision at every step, from building the ideal candidate profile, to sourcing proven operators, to presenting only those leaders who match your values, your volume, and your vision. We reduce time-to-hire, improve retention, and protect your culture by acting as a true extension of your brand. The result? More engaged teams, better guest experiences, and stronger unit-level performance.

Whether opening new locations, upgrading leadership, or building a bench for growth, Patrice SLC is your dedicated recruiting partner, transforming hiring from a gamble into a predictable, scalable system.

We don’t fill jobs. We fuel growth.

Patrice & Associates is a Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Description

At Patrice & Associates – Salt Lake City, we don’t just fill roles, we deliver high-performing, culture-aligned talent using our proprietary PERFORMA hiring method, built to place leaders who stay, grow, and strengthen your business from day one. We partner with restaurants, hospitality groups, and fast-casual concepts who care about people and performance, helping them hire the right leaders the first time.\r\n\r\nOur PERFORMA approach ensures precision at every step, from building the ideal candidate profile, to sourcing proven operators, to presenting only those leaders who match your values, your volume, and your vision. We reduce time-to-hire, improve retention, and protect your culture by acting as a true extension of your brand. The result? More engaged teams, better guest experiences, and stronger unit-level performance.\r\n\r\nWhether opening new locations, upgrading leadership, or building a bench for growth, Patrice SLC is your dedicated recruiting partner, transforming hiring from a gamble into a predictable, scalable system.\r\n\r\nWe don’t fill jobs. We fuel growth.\r\n\r\nPatrice & Associates is a Equal Opportunity Employer.