Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Culinary Team

Sage Restaurant Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Unlimited PTO

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Free employee meals

Hotel discounts

Job summary

The Atterbury Hotel in Pittsburgh, managed by Sage Hospitality, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and financial performance across all outlets. This role balances culinary vision with operational discipline and people leadership.

As ambassador of happiness and hospitality, you will mentor a diverse team, drive menu development, and partner with leadership on cost controls and vendor relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Chef de Cuisine, Executive Sous Chef, or Executive Chef in a high-volume or chef-driven kitchen.
• Proven record of managing financially successful kitchens while maintaining culture and quality.
• Must meet state and federal requirements for food handling and kitchen leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations to ensure quality, execution, and readiness across outlets.
• Oversee standards for food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Own kitchen financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, food and labor cost controls, and waste management.
• Partner with General Manager to review financial performance and set operational priorities.
• Lead menu development balancing creativity, seasonality, guest appeal, and profitability.
• Recruit, hire, and develop culinary leadership through coaching and mentorship.
• Foster a professional, inclusive kitchen culture grounded in respect and accountability.

Skills

P&L management

Budgeting

Labor modeling

Cost control

Back-office systems

Culinary techniques

Mentoring

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Culinary degree preferred

ServSafe certification

Tools

Restaurant365

Craftable

Job description

The Atterbury Hotel in Pittsburgh, managed by Sage Hospitality, is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, safety, and financial performance across all outlets. This role balances culinary vision with operational discipline and people leadership.

As ambassador of happiness and hospitality, you will mentor a diverse team, drive menu development, and partner with leadership on cost controls and vendor relationships.