Executive Chef Partner

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. seeks an Executive Chef Partner to lead a culinary team in a high-volume, upscale setting. You will ensure top-quality, safe, and profitable food production while collaborating with Culinary Development to execute menu items flawlessly in the restaurant.

The role emphasizes team development, strong wine knowledge, and a track record of upward career progression within foodservice operations.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of culinary professionals to deliver high-quality, great-tasting food with proper sanitation and profitability

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Culinary excellence

Wine knowledge

Team development

Food safety & sanitation

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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