Executive Chef Partner

Darden Restaurants; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant group is seeking an Executive Chef Partner to lead culinary operations in New York. This role involves overseeing a high-volume kitchen, ensuring food quality, team development, and contributing to a superior guest experience. Candidates should possess a strong culinary background, passion for excellence, and a proven track record in upscale environments.

Qualifications

• Proven success in head kitchen operations.
• Stable job history showing career progression.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culinary team delivering high-quality food.
• Ensure proper food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Support Culinary Development team for menu item execution.

Skills

Culinary Excellence

Wine Knowledge

Team Development

Execution Systems Knowledge

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