Executive Chef Partner

Darden Restaurants; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant company seeks an Executive Chef Partner who will excel in kitchen operations of high-volume restaurants. The ideal candidate will demonstrate culinary excellence, team leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining high food safety standards, helping to drive sales and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven success as head of kitchen operations in a high-volume upscale restaurant or resort.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and service.
• Stable job history with career progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of culinary professionals to deliver quality food.
• Ensure proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Support Culinary Development team for menu execution excellence.

Skills

Culinary excellence

Wine knowledge

Team development

Execution systems and methods

Job description

The Executive Chef Partner is responsible for leading a team of culinary professionals that deliver high-quality, great-tasting food; proper food safety and sanitation procedures, and profitability. The Executive Chef contributes to building top line sales and guest count through the delivery of a competitively superior team member and guest experience. The Executive Chef supports the Culinary Development team to ensure menu items are executed with excellence in the restaurant.

Job Requirements

• Proven success as head of kitchen operations in a high-volume upscale restaurant or high-end resort restaurant
• Strong passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and service
• Proven ability to develop team
• Knowledge of systems, methods, and processes that contribute to great execution
• Stable job history which demonstrates upward career progression