Executive Chef - Lead, Train & Elevate Italian Kitchen

Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Performance-based Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, و

Job summary

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano in Evansville, IN seeks an Executive Chef to lead a busy, full‑service kitchen. You will create exceptional culinary experiences, oversee daily operations, hire and train staff, and maintain food safety standards.

You’ll manage costs, inventory, and vendor relations while guiding a diverse team to deliver top‑notch guest service. This role requires strong leadership, 3+ years as an Executive Chef, excellent communication, and the ability to work fast-paced, long

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an Executive Chef in a full-service, high-volume restaurant.
• Current Food Safety and Sanitation certification.
• Advanced culinary skills including food preparation and cooking best practices.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant industry operations, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to lead a diverse team with varying degrees of experience.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills with ability to motivate employees and obtain positive results.
• Excellent time management, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and maintain vendor relationships for effective partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Creating exceptional culinary experiences for our guests.
• Overseeing the daily operations of the restaurant’s kitchen.
• Interviewing & hiring kitchen staff.
• Supervising all kitchen staff.
• Training and upholding standards for food preparation and plating.
• Training and enforcing food safety & sanitation.
• Training and enforcing workplace safety.
• Scheduling and directing kitchen facility & equipment maintenance.
• Creating work schedules.
• Controlling operational costs.
• Monitoring inventory.
• Purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors.
• Appraising staff performance.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Food Safety Certification

Advanced Culinary Skills

Restaurant Operations Knowledge

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Time Management

Vendor Relations

Job description

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano in Evansville, IN seeks an Executive Chef to lead a busy, full‑service kitchen. You will create exceptional culinary experiences, oversee daily operations, hire and train staff, and maintain food safety standards.

You’ll manage costs, inventory, and vendor relations while guiding a diverse team to deliver top‑notch guest service. This role requires strong leadership, 3+ years as an Executive Chef, excellent communication, and the ability to work fast-paced, long