Executive Chef — Lead Culinary Team (Bonus & Relocation)

Maxby Hospitality; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 65k-80k

Bonuses up to 12.5k

Healthcare cover

Paid vacation

401(k) with match

Career advancement

Dining allowance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano in Omaha, NE is seeking a motivated Executive Chef to lead a busy, high-volume kitchen. You will oversee daily operations, hire and train staff, and ensure premium food quality and plating standards.

The role requires at least 3 years as an Executive Chef, a current Food Safety certification, strong leadership, and the ability to manage costs, schedules, and vendor relationships. Travel for management training is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
• Advanced culinary skills including food preparation and cooking best practices.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant industry operations, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to lead a diverse team with varying degrees of experience.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with ability to motivate employees and obtain positive results.
• Excellent time management, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and maintain vendor relationships for effective partnerships.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously to deliver on-time results.
• Must be able to travel away from home for 35-45 days to participate in management training.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be able to work a variety of morning, afternoon, evening & late-night work shifts, to match operational needs.
• Ability to work 45-55 hour work weeks. Work week hours will vary based on operational needs.
• Must have exceptional hygiene and grooming habits.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• High level of stamina to work on feet for extended periods.
• Must be 21 years or age or older

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and uphold high food quality.
• Interview and hire kitchen staff and supervise all kitchen personnel.
• Train staff and enforce food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Schedule kitchen staff and manage facility and equipment maintenance.
• Control operational costs and monitor inventory; purchase supplies from approved vendors.
• Appraise staff performance and mentor for growth.
• Create work schedules that align with business needs.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

Food Safety & Sanitation Certification

Job description

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano in Omaha, NE is seeking a motivated Executive Chef to lead a busy, high-volume kitchen. You will oversee daily operations, hire and train staff, and ensure premium food quality and plating standards.

The role requires at least 3 years as an Executive Chef, a current Food Safety certification, strong leadership, and the ability to manage costs, schedules, and vendor relationships. Travel for management training is expected.