Executive Chef — Lead Culinary & Guest Experience

Author & Edit Hospitality; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits after 25h

Company 401k match

Paid time off

Dedicated team

Career growth

Job summary

Author & Edit Hospitality is seeking a Restaurant Chef to lead daily culinary operations in a high-volume, luxury setting. You will guide the kitchen team, uphold standards of quality, safety, and service, and influence menu development.

You bring 5+ years of kitchen leadership, strong business sense, and a collaborative spirit to deliver exceptional guest experiences while closely managing costs and labor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in restaurant management in a luxury, high-volume environment.
• Proven leadership with the ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Strong business acumen including cost controls, labor, and profitability.
• Ability to own daily shift operations, including staffing and scheduling.
• Extensive culinary knowledge and commitment to food quality and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day culinary operations and ensure excellence in food quality, safety, and sanitation.
• Develop menus and uphold culinary standards across the restaurant.
• Coach, train, and develop kitchen staff and supervisors.
• Monitor food costs, labor management, and overall budget adherence.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences through hospitality and operational efficiency.

Skills

Restaurant management

Team leadership

Financial acumen

Staffing & scheduling

Culinary knowledge

Guest hospitality excellence

Operations oversight

Tools

OpenTable

POS systems

Job description

Author & Edit Hospitality is seeking a Restaurant Chef to lead daily culinary operations in a high-volume, luxury setting. You will guide the kitchen team, uphold standards of quality, safety, and service, and influence menu development.

You bring 5+ years of kitchen leadership, strong business sense, and a collaborative spirit to deliver exceptional guest experiences while closely managing costs and labor.