Executive Chef: Lead a Guest-Obsessed, High-Standard Kitchen

bartaco; Westport (CT); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun work environment

Career development

Meal discounts

Paid vacation time

Gym discounts

Language education

Medical insurance

Mental health support

401K enrollment and matching

Job summary

bartaco is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen with a focus on high standards of food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. You will guide the team to execute bartaco's culinary standards with precision and maintain smooth operations and brand integrity.

You will serve as a key ambassador for bartaco's culture, mentor a growing team, and drive operational excellence through supervision of inventory, health/safety, and cost control while delivering memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 3 years of restaurant experience as an Executive Chef
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills
• Mentorship, coaching and accountability
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team by embodying bartaco’s core leadership principles and touchstones
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring seamless execution of service and operational standards
• Ensure consistent execution of bartaco's culinary standards across every dish and service
• Maintain deep knowledge of recipes and kitchen procedures to ensure operational consistency and quality
• Oversee inventory management, AVT analysis, proper ordering, tracking and proactive issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and company policies to maintain a safe kitchen environment
• Support the General Manager in optimizing kitchen operations and aligning team efforts
• Mentor, coach and develop a high-performing team with a guest-obsessed mentality
• Manage rollouts and ensure smooth execution and team readiness
• Ensure pre-shifts are daily, informative and inspiring

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

bartaco is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen with a focus on high standards of food quality, consistency, and guest satisfaction. You will guide the team to execute bartaco's culinary standards with precision and maintain smooth operations and brand integrity.

You will serve as a key ambassador for bartaco's culture, mentor a growing team, and drive operational excellence through supervision of inventory, health/safety, and cost control while delivering memorable dining experiences.