Executive Chef: Lead Menu Innovation & High-Volume Kitchens

Rival; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Riviera Dining Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, drive menu development, and manage all food-related functions. This role focuses on quality, cost efficiency, and strategic culinary direction across its venues, reporting to the Corporate Chef.

The Executive Chef will oversee hands-on culinary leadership, mentor the team, and ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced, upscale setting with evening and weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• Two- or four-year culinary degree required.
• Minimum 10 years in a kitchen management role as Executive Chef in a fast-paced, high-volume upscale restaurant.
• Proficiency with Excel and Windows for operations and cost control.
• Strong leadership ability with a culinary team.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Good listening and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Menu & Recipe Development.
• Plan and create menus for all food outlets, including specials and seasonal changes.
• Develop standard recipes and food preparation and presentation techniques that ensure quality and control costs.
• Manage recipe accuracy and provide current recipes to operations and Corporate Chef.
• Cost and evaluate menus in collaboration with the cost control team.
• Assist in menu launches and train operations teams on new dishes and new menus.
• Audit food quality across all operations and ensure consistent standards.
• Audit recipe adherence with the Chief Culinary Officer and corporate culinary team.
• Evaluate products for quality, price, and related goods.
• Maintain knowledge of trends within the F&B market.
• Interact with Food & Beverage and Operations management to exceed expectations.
• Support cross-venue culinary initiatives with Corporate Chef and Casa Neos Executive Chef.
• Attend required meetings and perform other duties as needed.

Education

Two- or four-year culinary degree

Tools

Excel

Windows

Job description

Riviera Dining Group is seeking an Executive Chef to lead kitchen operations, drive menu development, and manage all food-related functions. This role focuses on quality, cost efficiency, and strategic culinary direction across its venues, reporting to the Corporate Chef.

The Executive Chef will oversee hands-on culinary leadership, mentor the team, and ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced, upscale setting with evening and weekend requirements.