Executive Chef: Italian Kitchen Leader

Bravo Italian Kitchen Bethel Road; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bravo Italian Kitchen Bethel Road is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our back-of-house operations, ensuring top-quality Italian cuisine, consistent execution, and a safe, clean kitchen. You will mentor a diverse culinary team, manage inventory and labor costs to meet EBITDA goals, and uphold brand standards while delivering memorable dining experiences.

Join a kitchen that values teamwork, development, and operational excellence in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef or in a similar role within the restaurant or food service industry.
• Strong team management skills with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse culinary team.
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation techniques, cooking methods, and presentation styles.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems and best practices for inventory control.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with staff at all levels.
• A culinary degree or equivalent experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Create lifetime guests by delivering uncompromising quality service to each guest at each meal.
• Ensure highest level of food quality and consistency in a clean, safe, profitable environment.
• Lead the chef family in preparation of great-tasting Italian food and oversee back of house EBITDA and operations.
• Hire and train BOH staff and develop skills in cooking, safety, and sanitation.
• Set and maintain standards within BOH to improve execution and production of Italian dishes.
• Source, interview, hire, and develop outstanding BOH employees, ensuring adherence to dress and performance standards.
• Control labor costs and waste, manage inventories with FIFO, and maintain proper storage and product rotation.
• Provide ongoing leadership, feedback, training, and accountability to managers and staff.

Skills

Executive Chef

Team leadership

Inventory management

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Bravo Italian Kitchen Bethel Road is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our back-of-house operations, ensuring top-quality Italian cuisine, consistent execution, and a safe, clean kitchen. You will mentor a diverse culinary team, manage inventory and labor costs to meet EBITDA goals, and uphold brand standards while delivering memorable dining experiences.

Join a kitchen that values teamwork, development, and operational excellence in a fast-paced restaurant environment.