Executive Chef - Resort & Fine Dining (Latin Cuisine)

Job Description

Job Description

A high-volume, upscale Latin American restaurant concept within a luxury resort setting, offering bold, chef-driven cuisine across multiple dayparts (breakfast, lunch, dinner, brunch). The concept blends refined technique with vibrant flavors and a high-energy guest experience.

The Brand Executive Chef is responsible for owning the culinary vision, execution, and performance of a flagship, high-revenue concept (~$18M). This is a hands-on leadership role , leading a large BOH team (30+) while ensuring consistency, innovation, and operational excellence.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $130,000 – $150,000
• Bonus eligible
• Full benefits package

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a 30+ BOH team , including Sous Chefs and leadership staff
• Oversee all culinary operations across high-volume, multi-daypart service
• Maintain and evolve menu development and brand standards
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and execution
• Drive cost control, inventory management, and profitability
• Execute in a high-volume (~$18M revenue) environment
• Oversee family meal program for the broader complex
• Partner with leadership on strategy, performance, and growth
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards
• Engage with guests and support VIP events and activations

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive culinary leadership experience
• Background in high-volume, upscale or fine dining restaurants
• Strong expertise in Latin or Latin-inspired cuisine preferred
• Proven ability to lead large teams and drive performance
• Multi-unit or brand-level experience a plus
• Strong financial acumen (food cost, labor, P&L)
• Hands-on, “chef’s chef” leadership style

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience from high-end, high-volume concepts (e.g., upscale Latin, steakhouse, or chef-driven brands)
• Thrives in fast-paced, luxury environments
• Strong leadership presence with a focus on team development and execution
• Balances creativity with operational discipline

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.

Company Description

The Restaurant Zone is a leading hospitality recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier talent with restaurants, hotels, and hospitality groups across the United States. We partner with growing brands and established operators to deliver high-quality candidates for management, executive, and specialized roles. Our team combines industry expertise, a vast candidate network, and a results-driven approach to help businesses build strong, reliable teams. At The Restaurant Zone, we focus on speed, quality, and long-term fit—ensuring both clients and candidates succeed.