Executive Chef: High-Volume Leader & Menu Innovator

Premier Global Links LLC; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid time off and company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations and drive food quality, team development, menu innovation, and operational consistency in a high-volume food service environment.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong people management, operational planning, purchasing, and client relationship skills to establish culinary standards and create dining experiences meeting diverse client needs.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1–3+ years of management experience in culinary, food service, hospitality, or related environment.
• 1–3+ years of related professional culinary experience.
• Extensive experience in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, and developing culinary teams.
• Strong menu planning and development capabilities.
• Knowledge of current culinary trends and diverse client preferences.
• Working knowledge of HACCP principles, food safety, and sanitation.
• Proficiency with computer systems and operational technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily culinary operations and establish consistent food quality and production standards.
• Manage, train, mentor, and develop culinary team members.
• Support hiring, performance evaluations, employee development, and workforce planning.
• Develop and implement culinary operating procedures that improve consistency and efficiency.
• Create innovative menus that balance culinary creativity, client preferences, nutrition, seasonality, and operational requirements.
• Oversee purchasing and procurement to maintain ingredient quality and manage food costs.
• Evaluate products, suppliers, and purchasing practices to support operational goals.
• Monitor food preparation, presentation, portion control, quality, and consistency.
• Ensure compliance with ServSafe, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify operational challenges and implement practical solutions to improve productivity.
• Use computer systems and operational tools to support planning, purchasing, reporting, and workflow management.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders through responsive communication and quality service.
• Introduce culinary innovations and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the dining experience.
• Collaborate with operational and support teams to achieve culinary and business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Menu development

Operational planning

Purchasing

Client relationship

Food safety

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Premier Global Links LLC is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations and drive food quality, team development, menu innovation, and operational consistency in a high-volume food service environment.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong people management, operational planning, purchasing, and client relationship skills to establish culinary standards and create dining experiences meeting diverse client needs.