Executive Chef Partner

Darden Restaurants; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is seeking an Executive Chef Partner to lead culinary operations, ensuring high-quality food and exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence and a proven track record in high-volume dining. This role involves developing a strong team and supporting menu execution.

Qualifications

• Proven success as head of kitchen operations in a high-volume upscale restaurant.
• Stable job history demonstrating upward career progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of culinary professionals delivering high-quality food.
• Support Culinary Development team to ensure menu excellence.

Skills

Culinary Excellence

Wine Knowledge

Team Development

Job description

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