Executive Chef Partner

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Overland Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. in Overland Park, KS is seeking an Executive Chef Partner to lead a high-volume upscale dining operation. You will oversee kitchen leadership, ensure food safety and quality, and drive profitability while delivering a superior guest experience.

You will partner with the Culinary Development team to execute menu items with excellence, develop a strong culinary team, and elevate cellar and wine service as part of a premier restaurant brand.

Qualifications

• Proven success as head of kitchen operations in a high-volume upscale restaurant or resort.
• Strong passion for culinary excellence and wine knowledge.
• Proven ability to develop and mentor a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to ensure consistent quality and profitability.
• Drive guest experience and top-line sales through exceptional execution.
• Collaborate with Culinary Development to implement menu items with excellence.

Skills

Culinary leadership

High-volume service

Team development

Food safety & sanitation

Wine knowledge

Job description

Location: 11500 Nall Avenue, Overland Park, KS, 66209 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 progressionState Benefits Overview