Culinary Leadership Chef — Mentor, Ops & Openings

The Mina Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401K with 3% match

Bonus programs

Cell phone reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Meal discount at Mina Group

Job summary

The Mina Group is seeking a detail‑oriented culinary leader to mentor in the kitchen and drive culinary excellence across owned and RMA properties. You will collaborate with the executive chef and corporate teams to maintain high standards and lead operations during openings and transitions.

Ideal candidates demonstrate expertise in techniques, inventory control, and labor cost management, with readiness to relocate within markets where Mina Group operates. Strong hospitality mindset required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills essential.
• Experience leading high-volume fine dining teams.
• Ability to mentor kitchen staff and drive culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with culinary leadership coverage across Mina Group restaurants.
• Coordinate, supervise, train, and assist in all operational areas during openings and transitions.
• Collaborate with executive chef and corporate culinary/operations teams to ensure consistency.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Mentoring staff

Adaptability

Inventory control

Labor cost management

Cooking techniques

Education

Culinary degree

Job description

The Mina Group is seeking a detail‑oriented culinary leader to mentor in the kitchen and drive culinary excellence across owned and RMA properties. You will collaborate with the executive chef and corporate teams to maintain high standards and lead operations during openings and transitions.

Ideal candidates demonstrate expertise in techniques, inventory control, and labor cost management, with readiness to relocate within markets where Mina Group operates. Strong hospitality mindset required.