EXECUTIVE CHEF

Public Kitchen and Bar; Saunderstown (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Locanda in Rhode Island seeks an Executive Chef to lead a tight, professional kitchen and build a strong team, delivering high‑quality Italian dishes every night.

This hands-on role requires passion for authentic regional Italian cuisine, classic techniques, and the discipline to execute simple, excellent food consistently. You will own the menu, culture, and consistency, with a strong emphasis on talent development and cost control.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen at a high level.
• Deep understanding of Italian techniques and regional dishes.
• Ability to manage costs and develop staff while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on kitchen operations and menu execution.
• Direct and develop culinary team to deliver high‑quality dishes.
• Maintain cost controls and uphold consistent food quality.

Skills

Italian cuisine experience

Kitchen leadership

Cost control

Team development

Quality concentration

Job description

Executive Chef — Up to $100,000 Salary + Bonus Potential

We’re looking for a true kitchen leader.

This is a hands‑on Executive Chef role for someone who loves running a tight, professional kitchen, building a strong team, and putting out food they’re proud of every single night.

Italian cuisine experience is essential. You should have a deep understanding of classic techniques, regional dishes, and the discipline required to execute simple food at a very high level, consistently, every service.

Up to $100,000 annual salary with performance-based bonus opportunity.

You’ll have real ownership, real support, and the ability to make an impact immediately — from the menu to the culture to the consistency.

If you’re an experienced chef who knows how to lead, manage costs, develop people, and execute at a high level without ego, we want to talk.

Locanda is one of South County's most beloved Italian restaurants, specializing in fresh‑made pastas, hand‑made focaccias, and authentic regional Italian cuisine. We use fresh local produce and local purveyors whenever possible as well as importing the best in Italian products to make our dishes speak for themselves.