Executive Chef — Lead Culinary Excellence with Unlimited PTO

Sage Hospitality Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Hotel Discounts

Employee Meals

Referral Bonuses

Incentive Programs

Cell Phone Discounts

Job summary

Sage Hospitality Group in Pittsburgh seeks an Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations across outlets, uphold food quality, safety, and financial performance, and mentor culinary teams. This role balances creative menu development with disciplined execution and people leadership in a high-volume environment.

You'll partner with operations leadership to drive hospitality that delivers memorable guest experiences, while maintaining cost controls and a culture of belonging across the property.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or Executive Chef in a high-volume or chef-driven kitchen.
• Proven track record of managing financially successful kitchens while maintaining culture and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations to ensure consistent quality, execution, and readiness.
• Own kitchen financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, food and labor cost controls, and waste management.
• Partner with the General Manager and leadership team to review and act on financial performance and operational priorities.
• Lead menu development and recipe engineering, balancing creativity, seasonality, guest appeal, and profitability.
• Recruit, hire, train, and develop culinary leadership and associates through hands‑on coaching and mentorship.
• Foster a professional, inclusive, and collaborative kitchen culture grounded in respect and accountability.
• Oversee purchasing, vendor relationships, and sourcing strategies to maintain quality and cost discipline.
• Prepare kitchens for health inspections, audits, and brand standards reviews.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams on culinary-driven activations, events, and storytelling.

Skills

P&L management

Budgeting & cost control

Team leadership

Culinary expertise

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Restaurant365

Craftable

Spreadsheets

Job description

Sage Hospitality Group in Pittsburgh seeks an Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations across outlets, uphold food quality, safety, and financial performance, and mentor culinary teams. This role balances creative menu development with disciplined execution and people leadership in a high-volume environment.

You'll partner with operations leadership to drive hospitality that delivers memorable guest experiences, while maintaining cost controls and a culture of belonging across the property.