Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Unforgettable Experience

Postino Winecafe; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous meal benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K matching

Paid time off

Holidays off

Parental leave

Job summary

Postino Winecafe is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, meet financial goals, and cultivate a positive work environment. You will oversee daily restaurant functions, delegate tasks, and drive high product quality and efficiency across the team.

The role emphasizes mentoring culinary managers, maintaining strict recipe standards, cleanliness, and safety, while guiding shifts with top performers. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany the opportunity.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-service restaurant Kitchen Manager experience or 3–5 years in service-industry management.
• Associate’s degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business preferred.
• State Food Handler’s Management Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding food experiences that guests remember as unique and fulfilling.
• Provide direction, delegate, and trust in your culinary team to complete prep work and follow recipe standards.
• Maintain inventory control, ensure quality and safety of products across production, storage and presentation.
• Mentor and develop leadership skills within the culinary team and communicate development paths.

Skills

Inventory management

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary, Hospitality, Management, or Business

Job description

Postino Winecafe is seeking an Executive Chef to lead culinary operations, meet financial goals, and cultivate a positive work environment. You will oversee daily restaurant functions, delegate tasks, and drive high product quality and efficiency across the team.

The role emphasizes mentoring culinary managers, maintaining strict recipe standards, cleanliness, and safety, while guiding shifts with top performers. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany the opportunity.