Executive Chef — Lead Scratch Kitchen & Team

Burtons Grill; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Burtons Grill is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen and be a vital part of our outstanding team and culture. You will guide a talented kitchen staff, uphold the highest standards of food quality and safety, and contribute to seasonal menus that excite our guests.

With a New England-inspired, made-from-scratch approach, you will drive culinary excellence and foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where hospitality and quality matter most.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Executive Chef or Kitchen Manager experience in upscale, polished casual, or fine dining restaurant with annual sales of $5M+.
• Strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of back-of-house day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Strong knowledge of back-of-house operations, including inventory, food safety, and kitchen leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary operations with creativity, passion, and precision.
• Guide, mentor, and develop a talented kitchen team.
• Uphold commitment to food quality, safety, and consistency.
• Collaborate on seasonal menus that keep guests excited and coming back.
• Be supported by a company that invests in your success and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Expertise

Communication

Team Development

Operations Management

Food Safety

Job description

Burtons Grill is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen and be a vital part of our outstanding team and culture. You will guide a talented kitchen staff, uphold the highest standards of food quality and safety, and contribute to seasonal menus that excite our guests.

With a New England-inspired, made-from-scratch approach, you will drive culinary excellence and foster a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where hospitality and quality matter most.