Executive Chef: Creative Menu Lead & Team Builder

Riviera Dining Group; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Riviera Dining Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations and act as a profitable center. The role involves planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the kitchen, while personally executing culinary tasks and guiding staff.

You will supervise multiple kitchen areas to ensure consistently high-quality product. Reporting to the Corporate Chef, Casa Neos, you will drive excellence in menu development, training, and operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences across

Qualifications

• 2- or 4-year Culinary Degree required.
• Minimum 10 years in a kitchen managerial role as Executive Chef in a fast-paced, high-volume upscale restaurant.
• Good listening and verbal communication skills.
• Must be alert to operations and F&B needs.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Attention to detail required.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create menus for all food restaurants.
• Support Executive Chef of Casa Neos.
• Create specials and manage menu costing with cost control team.
• Manage recipes and ensure accuracy.
• Train operations on new dishes and menu launches.
• Audit food quality and recipe adherence with corporate team.
• Develop standard recipes and techniques to ensure high quality and control costs.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage and Operations to exceed guest expectations.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Culinary degree

Tools

Excel

Windows

Job description

Riviera Dining Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations and act as a profitable center. The role involves planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the kitchen, while personally executing culinary tasks and guiding staff.

You will supervise multiple kitchen areas to ensure consistently high-quality product. Reporting to the Corporate Chef, Casa Neos, you will drive excellence in menu development, training, and operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences across