Executive Chef: Lead High-Volume Kitchen & Menu

Stefanini, Inc; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HSS DIRECT in Sacramento is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume American restaurant. This hands-on role requires culinary strategy, staff leadership, and a commitment to quality.

You will develop menus, manage food costs and labor, ensure food safety, and mentor a diverse culinary team. The position offers a competitive salary of $80,000 to $90,000 based on experience and performance.

Qualifications

• Executive Chef experience in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
• Proven leadership of large culinary teams in a busy operation.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Experience with menu development, costings, budgeting, purchasing, and labor controls.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety, HACCP, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Ability to thrive in a hands-on, high-volume culinary environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure high-quality food production and service.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, mentor, and develop culinary team members.
• Create staff schedules and manage labor costs.
• Supervise Sous Chefs, Kitchen Managers, and culinary staff; maintain a positive work environment.
• Develop menus, recipes, and seasonal offerings aligned with goals.
• Manage food purchasing, inventory, vendor relationships, and product quality.
• Monitor food and labor costs and drive profitability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and communicate needs to management.
• Oversee banquet, catering, and restaurant operations; ensure consistency and quality.
• Step in to work all kitchen stations during peak periods.
• Maintain a clean, organized, efficient kitchen and enforce standards.
• Collaborate with ownership to achieve guest satisfaction and financial objectives.

Skills

Executive chef

High-volume operation

Menu development

Food cost controls

Labor management

Food safety HACCP

Leadership

Team development

Job description

HSS DIRECT in Sacramento is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations in a fast-paced, high-volume American restaurant. This hands-on role requires culinary strategy, staff leadership, and a commitment to quality.

You will develop menus, manage food costs and labor, ensure food safety, and mentor a diverse culinary team. The position offers a competitive salary of $80,000 to $90,000 based on experience and performance.