Executive Chef Partner

The Capital Grille; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capital Grille in Oklahoma City is seeking an Executive Chef Partner to lead all culinary operations on-site. You will drive menu execution, food quality, and presentation while upholding brand standards and safety.

You will train and mentor the kitchen team, manage inventory and cost control, and collaborate with restaurant leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills with high-volume fine dining experience.
• Expertise in meat and seafood preparation.
• Knowledge of contemporary and classic cooking techniques.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all culinary operations, menu execution, food preparation, quality and presentation.
• Lead, train and mentor the kitchen team, ensuring safety, sanitation and high standards.
• Collaborate with restaurant leadership to support guest experiences and restaurant performance.
• Manage inventory, cost control, vendor relationships and compliance with health codes.

Skills

Fine dining leadership

Meat & seafood preparation

Contemporary & classic cooking

Education

Culinary degree

Culinary certification

Job description

Company Description

The Capital Grille is a premier fine dining restaurant known nationwide for its trademark dry-aged beef, award-winning wine lists, and exceptional guest experiences. The team is dedicated to using only the finest, freshest ingredients, prepared in ways that engage all of the guest’s senses. The culture focuses on great people consistently delivering outstanding food and service, turning every guest into a loyal guest. Guided by EDGE (Exceptionally Distinctive Guest Experience), team members work together to create an extraordinary atmosphere for guests and colleagues. The Capital Grille offers opportunities to excel and be rewarded for executing at the highest levels of hospitality and culinary standards.

Role Description

The Executive Chef Partner is a full-time, on-site leadership role based at The Capital Grille in Oklahoma City, OK. This role oversees all culinary operations, including menu execution, food preparation, quality and presentation, and adherence to brand standards. The Executive Chef Partner leads, trains, and mentors the kitchen team, ensuring consistent performance, safety, and sanitation while fostering a positive, collaborative work environment. Responsibilities include inventory and cost control, vendor relationships, and maintaining high standards for food safety and regulatory compliance. The role also collaborates closely with restaurant leadership to support exceptional guest experiences and drive overall restaurant performance.

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills, including high-volume fine dining experience, expertise in meat and seafood preparation, and knowledge of contemporary and classic cooking techniques.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities, including staff training, mentoring, scheduling, and performance management in a busy kitchen environment.
• Operational and business skills, such as inventory management, cost control, menu planning, and familiarity with budgeting and food cost optimization.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation, with working knowledge of health codes, HACCP principles, and safe kitchen practices.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with front-of-house leaders, vendors, and team members.
• Prior experience as an Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or equivalent in upscale or fine dining restaurants.
• Culinary degree, professional culinary certification, or equivalent experience is highly preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required by restaurant operations.