Executive Chef: Hands-On Leader in Creative Cuisine

O-Ku Sushi Charlottesville; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

PTO after 90 days

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team, work the line, and champion internal hospitality. You will drive menu development, ensure quality, and mentor staff to deliver memorable guest experiences across our concepts.

As a hands-on leader, you’ll manage budgets, labor, inventory, and safety standards while collaborating with the GM and Home Office to achieve P&L goals. Passion for local sourcing and team culture is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of kitchen management and menu creation.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, labor, and forecasts.
• Focus on internal hospitality and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen team to craft memorable dishes.
• Oversee inventory, health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with GM and Home Office to optimize operations.
• Promote staff development and positive guest experiences.
• Manage budgets, labor, and forecasts to meet targets.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Staff development

Budget & labor

Food quality control

Team collaboration

Local farm sourcing

Job description

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team, work the line, and champion internal hospitality. You will drive menu development, ensure quality, and mentor staff to deliver memorable guest experiences across our concepts.

As a hands-on leader, you’ll manage budgets, labor, inventory, and safety standards while collaborating with the GM and Home Office to achieve P&L goals. Passion for local sourcing and team culture is essential.