Executive Chef: Lead a High-Volume Italian Kitchen

Piatti Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Travel and dining discount

Two weeks vacation for management

Job summary

Piatti Seattle is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high‑volume kitchen with a hands‑on, structured approach to hospitality. You will oversee all BOH operations, ensure every plate meets Piatti's standards, and manage budgeting, staffing, and vendor relationships to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will work AM and PM shifts, including weekends and holidays, guiding a team toward consistent execution, presentation, and service excellence while upholding sanitation, safety, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a senior kitchen leadership role in a high‑volume, full‑service setting.
• Experience planning and executing events and banquets.
• Strong sanitation and food safety habits; adherence to standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead all BOH operations; ensure every recipe, plating, and procedure is followed as written.
• Supervise kitchen leadership and staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Plan and execute events/banquet production; ensure consistency and quality at scale.
• Manage ordering, inventory, food cost, and kitchen labor within Piatti systems.
• Maintain accurate recipe and cost data; operate within budget.
• Uphold sanitation and food safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with General Manager and front‑of‑house leadership for seamless guest experiences.
• Provide hands‑on presence on the line and protect Piatti's standard.

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Budgeting

Sanitation & safety

Inventory & cost control

Team management

Communication

Vendor relationships

Hospitality mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Piatti Seattle is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high‑volume kitchen with a hands‑on, structured approach to hospitality. You will oversee all BOH operations, ensure every plate meets Piatti's standards, and manage budgeting, staffing, and vendor relationships to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

You will work AM and PM shifts, including weekends and holidays, guiding a team toward consistent execution, presentation, and service excellence while upholding sanitation, safety, and