Executive Chef — Lead Culinary Team & Guest Experience

Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Bonus Program

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k)

Relocation assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume, full-service kitchen and craft exceptional dining experiences for guests. You will hire and train staff, oversee daily kitchen operations, enforce food safety, manage costs, and develop menus while maintaining the guest experience and brand standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of Executive Chef experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a high-volume restaurant.
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
• Advanced culinary skills and strong kitchen leadership.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Clear verbal and written communication.
• Ability to lead a diverse team and coach staff.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build vendor relationships for sourcing.
• Willing to travail travel for training and flexible shifts.
• Must be 21 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional culinary experiences for guests.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations and staff scheduling.
• Interview and hire kitchen staff; supervise and train.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Manage costs, inventory and purchasing from approved vendors.
• Direct kitchen facility and equipment maintenance.
• Monitor staff performance and provide coaching.
• Maintain vendor relationships and on-time results.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Food safety

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Vendor relationships

Multi-tasking

Stamina

Job description

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano is seeking an Executive Chef to lead a high-volume, full-service kitchen and craft exceptional dining experiences for guests. You will hire and train staff, oversee daily kitchen operations, enforce food safety, manage costs, and develop menus while maintaining the guest experience and brand standards.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of Executive Chef experience, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.