Executive Chef: Lead a High-Impact, Team-Driven Kitchen

Postino Winecafe; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Postino Winecafe in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Executive Chef to drive financial results while maintaining an inspiring kitchen culture. You’ll lead culinary managers and teams, uphold recipe standards, and ensure cleanliness, safety, and efficiency across prep, production, and service.

You’ll mentor leaders, delegate effectively, and build a high-performing team that delivers exceptional guest experiences. Competitive compensation with quarterly bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of full-service restaurant Kitchen Manager experience or 3–5 years in service-industry management.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.
• State Food Handler’s Management Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed company financial results while maintaining a positive work environment.
• Provide direction, delegate, and trust in your culinary team to complete prep, adhere to recipe standards and cleanliness.
• Ensure quality and safety of products in production, storage, and presentation.
• Mentor and develop leadership within the culinary team.
• Staff shifts with A-Players and communicate development pathways.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Inventory control

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business

Job description

Postino Winecafe in Phoenix, AZ seeks an Executive Chef to drive financial results while maintaining an inspiring kitchen culture. You’ll lead culinary managers and teams, uphold recipe standards, and ensure cleanliness, safety, and efficiency across prep, production, and service.

You’ll mentor leaders, delegate effectively, and build a high-performing team that delivers exceptional guest experiences. Competitive compensation with quarterly bonus potential.