Executive Chef

Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability &

Life Insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Career advancement

Dining allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano in Omaha, NE seeks an Executive Chef. Lead a high-volume kitchen, drive culinary excellence, and manage daily operations, training staff, and maintaining standards. This role requires strong leadership, a focus on guest experience, and flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

Competitive compensation: $65,000-$80,000 base, plus a bonus program, and comprehensive benefits. Travel for management training is required 35–45 days per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as Executive Chef in a high-volume restaurant.
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
• Advanced culinary skills and knowledge of kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional culinary experiences for guests.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and staff.
• Interview & hire kitchen staff; train and uphold standards.
• Enforce food safety, sanitation and workplace safety.
• Schedule and direct kitchen facilities and equipment maintenance.
• Control costs, monitor inventory, and procure supplies.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Food Safety Cert

Advanced culinary skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Vendor relationships

Time management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Weekend/holiday flexibility

Stamina for long shifts

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Omaha BRI - Omaha, NE 68154

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 Salary

Job Shift: Open Availability

Biaggi's is seeking a motivated, creative, and reliable Executive Chef to help us create the ultimate dining experience for our guests. If you have a passion for the culinary arts and possess great leadership skills, we want YOU!

Qualified candidates will be driven to succeed, possess excellent multitasking, interpersonal and communication skills with the desire to develop people and culture while having a strong culinary background and a passion for food and the guest experience. This is a working Chef position.

Executive Chef Responsibilities

Executive Chef responsibilities include but are not limited to creating exceptional culinary experiences for our guests, overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant’s kitchen, interviewing & hiring kitchen staff, supervising all kitchen staff, training and upholding standards for food preparation and plating, training and enforcing food safety & sanitation, training & enforcing workplace safety, scheduling and directing kitchen facility & equipment maintenance, creating work schedules, controlling operational costs, monitoring inventory, purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors, and appraising staff performance.

Executive Chef Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
• Advanced culinary skills including food preparation and cooking best practices.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant industry operations, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to lead a diverse team with varying degrees of experience.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with ability to motivate employees and obtain positive results.
• Excellent time management, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and maintain vendor relationships for effective partnerships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to deliver on-time results.
• Must be able to travel away from home for 35-45 days to participate in management training.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be able to work a variety of morning, afternoon, evening & late-night work shifts, to match operational needs.
• Ability to work 45-55 hour work weeks. Work week hours will vary based on operational needs.
• Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods.
• Must be able to stand, sit, push, pull, reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be 21 years or age or older

Executive Chef Employment Benefits

• Competitive Salary ($65,000-$80,000 annually, based on experience)
• Performance-based Bonus Program (up to $12,500 per year)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation upon hire
• 401(k) with company match
• Career advancement opportunities
• Allowance for off-duty dining
• Relocation assistance

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is a casual Italian restaurant offering an extensive selection of house-made and imported pastas, soups, salads, pizza, seafood, steaks and desserts prepared with the freshest ingredients available and served in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere.

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, military or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local law.