Executive Chef Partner

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Newtown Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. is hiring an Executive Chef Partner in Newtown, PA to lead a team of culinary professionals in a high-volume upscale setting.

You will ensure food safety, cost control, and outstanding guest experiences while driving profitability. You will mentor staff, collaborate with culinary development to execute menu items flawlessly, and uphold standard operating procedures across the kitchen.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of culinary professionals in a high-volume upscale restaurant.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Drive profitability and top-line sales through guest experience and service.
• Collaborate with Culinary Development to ensure flawless menu execution.
• Mentor kitchen staff and support career progression.

Skills

Team leadership

Wine knowledge

Culinary excellence

High-volume experience

Food safety

Job description

Location: 2807 S Eagle Road, Newtown, PA, 18940 For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below

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

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