Executive Chef

Talently; Mill Valley (CA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Talently in Mill Valley, CA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a flagship Italian kitchen known for handmade pasta and hospitality. You will oversee daily operations, drive food quality, ensure consistency across shifts, and partner with culinary leadership to refine recipes and training programs.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years as Executive Chef in a full-service, high-volume setting, strong food cost control, and a passion for Italian cuisine.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years as Executive Chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Proven ability to manage food costs, inventory, budgeting and waste.
• Ability to standardize recipes and train culinary teams for consistency across shifts.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality and timely execution in a high-volume setting.
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
• Standardize recipes, prep techniques, and plating procedures across all locations and shifts.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to test, refine, and implement recipes and procedures.
• Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, portion control, and vendor relationships to meet budgets.
• Monitor kitchen performance, labor efficiency, and production levels based on sales needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
• Oversee menu execution and quality control while upholding culinary standards.
• Manage kitchen scheduling, staffing, equipment maintenance, and daily admin tasks.
• Foster a collaborative kitchen culture focused on teamwork and guest experiences.

Kenntnisse

High-Volume Kitchen Leadership

Food Cost Control & Inventory

Recipe Standardization & Operational

Italian Cuisine & Handmade Pasta

Multi-Unit Culinary Operations

Conversational Spanish

Jobbeschreibung

Skills

Executive Kitchen Management, High-Volume Restaurant Operations, Italian Cuisine & Handmade Pasta, Food Cost Control & Budgeting, Inventory Management & Ordering Systems, Recipe Development & Standardization, Kitchen Staff Leadership & Training, Menu Planning & Food Quality Control, Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance, Culinary Operations & Process Improvement

About Company / Opportunity

Join an established upscale Italian restaurant concept known for authentic cuisine, handcrafted pasta, and exceptional hospitality. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a flagship, high-volume restaurant while partnering with culinary leadership to shape recipes, refine preparation techniques, and establish consistent food quality standards across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on culinary leader who enjoys developing teams, improving kitchen operations, and building repeatable systems that support long-term growth. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact beyond a single kitchen while maintaining a strong foundation in traditional Italian cuisine and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, and timely execution in a high-volume restaurant.
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff while maintaining accountability, productivity, and high performance standards.
• Standardize recipes, preparation techniques, and plating procedures to ensure consistency across all shifts and locations.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to test, refine, document, and implement recipes and operational procedures.
• Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, portion control, and vendor relationships to meet budgetary goals.
• Monitor kitchen performance, labor efficiency, and production levels based on sales and business needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health department, and workplace safety regulations.
• Oversee menu execution, food preparation, and quality control while maintaining established culinary standards.
• Manage kitchen scheduling, staffing, equipment maintenance, and daily administrative responsibilities.
• Foster a collaborative kitchen culture focused on teamwork, consistency, operational efficiency, and exceptional guest experiences

Must-Have Skills

• High-Volume Kitchen Leadership: Minimum 3+ years of Executive Chef experience in a full-service restaurant, with the ability to lead kitchen operations, manage staff, and maintain consistent food quality during high-volume service.
• Food Cost Control & Inventory Management: Proven experience managing food costs, inventory systems, ordering, budgeting, portion control, and waste reduction while meeting financial targets.
• Recipe Standardization & Operational Excellence: Ability to follow established recipes, enforce preparation and plating standards, document kitchen procedures, and train culinary teams to deliver consistent results across every shift.

Nice to Have Skills

• Italian Cuisine & Handmade Pasta Experience: Background in upscale Italian restaurants with knowledge of traditional cooking techniques, fresh pasta production, and authentic Italian cuisine.
• Multi-Unit Culinary Operations: Experience developing standardized recipes, documenting kitchen procedures, and implementing consistent culinary standards across multiple restaurant locations.
• Conversational Spanish: Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish to support kitchen training, team development, and daily operations.