Executive Chef — High-Volume, Award-Winning Dining

Platinum Dining Group; Wilmington (DE); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401K with company match

Healthcare & dental benefits

PTO (paid time off)

Bonus

PDG Ambassador Dining Card

Descrizione del lavoro

Platinum Dining Group, based in northern Delaware and Chester County, PA, seeks an Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations for upscale, high-volume dining and catering. You will develop menus, oversee staffing, costing, and training while upholding health and safety standards in a dynamic, guest-focused environment.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of progressive culinary leadership (2+ as executive chef), ServSafe certification, strong communication, and a passion for mentoring teams and

Competenze

• 4+ years progressive culinary/kitchen management experience, including 2 years as executive chef
• Excellent emotional self-awareness under pressure with a respectful demeanor
• Strong desire to continue learning and progress in the restaurant
• A team player with a positive attitude and reliable work ethic
• Must be prompt and punctual with advanced knife handling skills
• ServSafe certified and knowledgeable about health and safety rules in a kitchen
• Good sense of taste and smell with manual dexterity to operate kitchen equipment
• Self-driven to produce high-quality work and ownership mindset
• Creativity and reliability with familiarity in menu costing procedures
• Ability to handle open availability including nights, weekends and holidays
• Knowledge of a second language is a plus
• Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts preferred

Mansioni

• Ensure kitchen operations run smoothly with prep and production completed on time and dishes prepared to standard
• Research, develop, and implement menu items as approved by director of operations/owner
• Mentor and develop sous chefs into potential executive chefs
• Maintain cost of goods as approved by leadership
• Hire and train sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks and dish staff
• Enforce sanitation, safety and dress code policies
• Identify ways to increase productivity and profitability
• Keep kitchen and equipment well maintained, clean, and organized
• Foster professionalism, cooperation, and respect among staff
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, liquor, safety, and employment regulations
• Maintain accurate records including financial records and employee files
• Develop staff for advancement and succession planning
• Maintain knowledge of Delaware Department of Health food safety standards
• Foster a positive, guest-focused dining experience

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Staff Development

Open Availability

ServSafe

Knife Skills

Food Safety

Menu Costing

Creativity

Punctuality

Second Language

Formazione

Degree or certificate in Culinary Arts

Descrizione del lavoro

Platinum Dining Group, based in northern Delaware and Chester County, PA, seeks an Executive Chef to lead back-of-house operations for upscale, high-volume dining and catering. You will develop menus, oversee staffing, costing, and training while upholding health and safety standards in a dynamic, guest-focused environment.

Ideal candidates bring 4+ years of progressive culinary leadership (2+ as executive chef), ServSafe certification, strong communication, and a passion for mentoring teams and