Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Innovation & Team Development

ADP, Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Executive Chef role within sbe oversees all culinary operations, delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining brand standards. You will lead culinary teams, drive menu innovation, and ensure strict food safety and cost controls in a high-volume setting.

The position partners with restaurant and hotel leadership to shape the culinary vision, manage budgets, and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive culinary management in a high-volume hospitality environment.
• Minimum of 2 years as Executive Sous Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or equivalent leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead and retain high-performing culinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of food costing, budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and labor controls.
• Advanced understanding of culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations.
• Experience creating menus and implementing culinary programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for all culinary operations, ensuring consistency and quality across service.
• Develop and mentor Chef de Cuisine, Sous Chefs, and kitchen leadership.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Lead menu development, recipe creation, and culinary innovation aligned with brand standards.
• Ensure proper execution of recipes, portions, and plating specifications.
• Monitor food and labor costs, purchasing, and inventory controls.
• Analyze financial performance and implement strategies to improve profitability.
• Develop staffing plans and support recruiting, onboarding, and training.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, high-performance culinary culture.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Team development

Food costing

Budgeting

Menu development

Staff training

Education

Culinary degree preferred

Job description

Executive Chef role within sbe oversees all culinary operations, delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining brand standards. You will lead culinary teams, drive menu innovation, and ensure strict food safety and cost controls in a high-volume setting.

The position partners with restaurant and hotel leadership to shape the culinary vision, manage budgets, and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.