Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen & Events

Self Opportunity, Inc.; Louisiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Self Opportunity, Inc. is seeking an Executive Chef to own all food and back-of-house operations for a full-service restaurant and the group’s events and catering business in Baton Rouge, LA. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a chef comfortable in front of guests and capable of driving culinary innovation.

The position oversees menus, food and labor costs, and the kitchen team, including Sous Chefs, with relocation encouraged for strong candidates. Up to $100K base + bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Executive Chef or Chef de Cuisine experience in upscale or high-volume restaurants.
• Strong background in steak, seafood and/or Italian cuisine
• Banquet, events or catering experience strongly preferred
• Proven skill at managing food and labor costs
• Creative, forward-thinking and comfortable in front of guests
• A leader who builds strong teams and takes full ownership

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary and BOH operations
• Oversee private events, banquets and catering
• Develop menus and drive culinary innovation
• Hire, train and develop the kitchen team, including Sous Chefs
• Own food cost, labor, inventory and vendor relationships
• Keep quality, consistency, safety and sanitation standards high
• Partner with ownership as a visible leader in the business

Skills

Executive Chef exp

Upscale/high-volume

Banquet/catering exp

Food & labor cost mgmt

Front-of-house leadership

Team leadership

Job description

Self Opportunity, Inc. is seeking an Executive Chef to own all food and back-of-house operations for a full-service restaurant and the group’s events and catering business in Baton Rouge, LA. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a chef comfortable in front of guests and capable of driving culinary innovation.

The position oversees menus, food and labor costs, and the kitchen team, including Sous Chefs, with relocation encouraged for strong candidates. Up to $100K base + bonus.