Executive Chef

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Willow Grove (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Quarterly bonus eligibility

Job summary

Yard House in Willow Grove, PA, part of the Darden Restaurants family, seeks a salaried restaurant leader to drive daily operations, guest service, and culinary excellence. The role emphasizes team development, consistent quality, and strong execution in a high-volume setting.

Competitive compensation with weekly pay, benefits eligibility, and internal growth opportunities are offered. Candidates should have prior management experience in full-service dining and a track record of salary

Qualifications

• Salaried management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant.
• Strong leadership and guest service focus.
• Knowledge of systems and processes that contribute to great execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations and ensure consistent execution of quality food and service.
• Lead and develop teams to meet performance standards and growth.
• Drive guest satisfaction and maintain brand standards in a fast-paced environment.

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits belowEveryone should have a career this satisfying!Our Yardies need a ringleader.We’ve got a specific vibe over here at Yard House (great food, classic rock, good beer—and loads of it) thanks in no small part to our Executive Chefs leading the charge. They oversee the day-to-day operations of their restaurants, making good on our promise to consistently deliver high quality, great tasting food to our Guests, and to create workplaces our Team Members are stoked to call their own.What makes our House a great home?Yard House was built on craft beer and classic rock. “Boring” isn’t in our DNA—and it’s certainly not in our day-to-day.Competitive salary with weekly pay, and quarterly bonus eligibilityCommitment to Quality of Life with no more than 50 hours a week, with 2 days offPaid time off: up to 3 weeks off a year within the first yearImmediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insuranceState Benefits OverviewCompany 401(k) with a match up to 120% on the first 6% of earnings *Company-paid Retirement Plus Benefit of 1.5% of eligible salary to your 401(k) account *Darden Employee Stock Purchase program at a 15% discount **after one year of serviceRoom to grow:99% of our General Managers, Executive Chefs, and Directors of Operations are promoted from within, and 60% of our Restaurant Managers are promoted from Team Member positionsWe’ve got 85+ restaurants nationwide with growth goals across the nationWe’re part of the Darden Family of Restaurants, the world’s largest casual dining companyWhat we’re looking for:Current, salaried management experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant is preferredStrong passion for culinary excellence and guest serviceProven ability to lead and develop teamsKnowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to great executionStable job history, which demonstrates upward career and salary progressionMust have a high school diploma or equivalent