Executive Chef Partner

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. in Nashville seeks an Executive Chef Partner to lead a high-volume kitchen, deliver exceptional dining experiences, and ensure food safety and profitability.

This role requires proven leadership, culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and the ability to develop a strong team while driving top-line sales through outstanding execution.

You will work closely with Culinary Development to ensure menu items are executed with precision and consistency across service periods.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as head of kitchen operations in upscale/high-volume settings.
• Strong culinary excellence, wine knowledge, and guest service focus.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to deliver high-quality food and safe, sanitary procedures.
• Drive profitability and top-line sales through superior execution.
• Partner with Culinary Development to ensure menu items are executed with excellence.

Skills

Head of kitchen operations

Culinary excellence

Team development

Wine knowledge

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits belowThe 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 progressionState Benefits Overview