Executive Chef Partner

Eddie V's Prime Seafood; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eddie V's Prime Seafood in Orlando, FL is seeking an Executive Chef Partner to lead a culinary team in a high-volume upscale setting, ensuring exceptional food quality, safety, and profitability. You will drive guest satisfaction and top-line sales while mentoring staff and collaborating with the Culinary Development team.

The role requires a proven track record as head of kitchen operations in upscale venues, with strong wine knowledge, leadership, and a focus on flawless execution.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of culinary professionals to deliver high-quality, flavorful dishes.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation procedures and compliance.
• Drive profitability and manage costs to support the business.
• Support Culinary Development to ensure menu items are executed with excellence.
• Contribute to top-line sales and guest count through a superior guest experience.

Skills

Head of kitchen operations

Culinary excellence

Team development

Wine knowledge

Food safety & sanitation

Operations systems

Career stability

Job description

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
• Proven success as an Sous Chef, Executive Sous Chef or Kitchen Manager 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