Executive Chef Partner — Lead High-End Kitchen & Growth

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

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.