Executive Chef: Creative, High-Volume Culinary Leader

Radiate Hospitality; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Radiate Hospitality seeks an Executive Chef to lead our culinary department across restaurant, banquets, and outlets in Palo Alto. You will shape menus, mentor a diverse team, and ensure consistent quality and service while controlling costs.

You will collaborate with events teams, manage large-scale operations for 500+ guests, and drive innovation, safety, and guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates bring culinary Arts degree and multi-outlet leadership in high-volume settings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts and/or a minimum of three years of experience as an Executive Chef.
• Experience overseeing large, fast-paced, multi-outlet culinary operations is strongly preferred; Advanced Sous Chef experience in a high-volume environment will be considered.
• Exceptional and diverse culinary skills, including menu development, banquet planning, recipe development, food presentation, and culinary documentation.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, motivate, and successfully manage a diverse culinary team.
• Proven ability to manage a kitchen supporting multiple outlets and large-scale events.
• Strong understanding of food costs, labor management, purchasing, inventory controls, and budgeting.
• Creative mindset with an understanding of current culinary, hospitality, and food trends.
• Ability to contribute to PR, marketing initiatives, and budget development.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary leadership and team development across all operations.
• Oversee food production and menu development for restaurant, banquets, and outlets.
• Plan, cost, and execute menus; stay current with culinary trends.
• Direct operations for large events and multiple outlets with focus on quality and service.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and kitchen standards; manage inventory and costs.
• Collaborate with vendors and hotel departments to maintain supply chain and guest experiences.

Skills

Menu Development

Team Leadership

Cost Control

Food Safety

Banquet Planning

Multi-Outlet Ops

Vendor Relations

Budgeting

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Radiate Hospitality seeks an Executive Chef to lead our culinary department across restaurant, banquets, and outlets in Palo Alto. You will shape menus, mentor a diverse team, and ensure consistent quality and service while controlling costs.

You will collaborate with events teams, manage large-scale operations for 500+ guests, and drive innovation, safety, and guest satisfaction. Ideal candidates bring culinary Arts degree and multi-outlet leadership in high-volume settings.