Executive Chef — High-Volume Italian Kitchen Leader

Talently; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently in Mill Valley, CA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a flagship Italian kitchen known for handmade pasta and hospitality. You will oversee daily operations, drive food quality, ensure consistency across shifts, and partner with culinary leadership to refine recipes and training programs.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years as Executive Chef in a full-service, high-volume setting, strong food cost control, and a passion for Italian cuisine.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as Executive Chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Proven ability to manage food costs, inventory, budgeting and waste.
• Ability to standardize recipes and train culinary teams for consistency across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality and timely execution in a high-volume setting.
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen staff while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
• Standardize recipes, prep techniques, and plating procedures across all locations and shifts.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to test, refine, and implement recipes and procedures.
• Manage food costs, inventory, ordering, portion control, and vendor relationships to meet budgets.
• Monitor kitchen performance, labor efficiency, and production levels based on sales needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety regulations.
• Oversee menu execution and quality control while upholding culinary standards.
• Manage kitchen scheduling, staffing, equipment maintenance, and daily admin tasks.
• Foster a collaborative kitchen culture focused on teamwork and guest experiences.

Skills

High-Volume Kitchen Leadership

Food Cost Control & Inventory

Recipe Standardization & Operational

Italian Cuisine & Handmade Pasta

Multi-Unit Culinary Operations

Conversational Spanish

Job description

Talently in Mill Valley, CA is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a flagship Italian kitchen known for handmade pasta and hospitality. You will oversee daily operations, drive food quality, ensure consistency across shifts, and partner with culinary leadership to refine recipes and training programs.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years as Executive Chef in a full-service, high-volume setting, strong food cost control, and a passion for Italian cuisine.