Executive Chef — Italian Kitchen Leader & Team Builder

Maggiano's, Inc.; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Company-paid Life Insurance and Disabl

Career growth and advancement acrossBr

Tuition assistance programs

Dining discounts and PerkSpot

EAP and wellbeing resources

Job summary

Executive Chef at Maggiano's, Inc. in Englewood, CO leads a high-volume, full-service kitchen, driving food quality, cost control and team performance daily.

You will own back-of-house operations, develop your culinary team, and ensure recipes meet the brand standards while upholding sanitation and safety regulations. The role emphasizes a passion for Italian-American cuisine, recipe execution with consistency, and collaboration with the General Manager to boost restaurant performance and guest

Qualifications

• 5+ years of chef experience in a high-volume, full-service restaurant
• Mastery of Italian-American cuisine and classic culinary techniques
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold a kitchen team accountable
• Strong command of food cost controls and kitchen financial management
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead all back-of-house operations, including food quality, production, and presentation
• Recruit, train, and develop sous chefs, line cooks, and prep cooks into a high-performing team
• Own food cost management through proper ordering, inventory control, and waste reduction
• Ensure every dish meets Maggiano's standards for consistency, taste, and presentation
• Maintain strict compliance with sanitation, food safety, and health regulations
• Execute Maggiano's recipes with precision, ensuring consistency across all menu items
• Partner with the General Manager to drive overall restaurant performance
• Build a positive kitchen culture rooted in respect, accountability, and continuous improvement

Job description

Executive Chef at Maggiano's, Inc. in Englewood, CO leads a high-volume, full-service kitchen, driving food quality, cost control and team performance daily.

You will own back-of-house operations, develop your culinary team, and ensure recipes meet the brand standards while upholding sanitation and safety regulations. The role emphasizes a passion for Italian-American cuisine, recipe execution with consistency, and collaboration with the General Manager to boost restaurant performance and guest