Executive Chef: Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation & Team

Titan Hospitality; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Titan Hospitality seeks an Executive Chef to lead and inspire a culinary team during dinner service, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective dishes prepared promptly. You will train staff, coach Sous Chefs and hourly team members, and maintain strong collaboration with team members to optimize productivity.

You will oversee food delivery, inventory, and purchasing while upholding Titan hospitality standards, recipes, and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Creative, service-oriented leadership with a calm demeanor.
• Proven ability to train and coach kitchen staff.
• Strong cost control, inventory management, and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure promptness, freshness, and quality of dishes.
• Implement hygiene policies and inspect equipment for cleanliness.
• Design new recipes, plan menus, and select plate presentation.
• Review staffing levels to meet service and financial goals.
• Hire and train kitchen staff including cooks and dishwashers.
• Perform purchasing, inventory, and administrative duties.
• Control inventory and labor costs.
• Maintain budgets and financial controls.
• Uphold Titan Hospitality culture, values, and SOPs.
• Coach and develop Sous Chefs and hourly team members.
• Set and monitor performance standards for staff.
• Gather feedback on food and service and handle complaints.

Skills

Team leadership

Training & coaching

Menu design

Cost control

Job description

Titan Hospitality seeks an Executive Chef to lead and inspire a culinary team during dinner service, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective dishes prepared promptly. You will train staff, coach Sous Chefs and hourly team members, and maintain strong collaboration with team members to optimize productivity.

You will oversee food delivery, inventory, and purchasing while upholding Titan hospitality standards, recipes, and safety policies.