Executive Chef Partner: Lead Upscale Kitchen & Team

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Newtown Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. is hiring an Executive Chef Partner in Newtown, PA to lead a team of culinary professionals in a high-volume upscale setting.

You will ensure food safety, cost control, and outstanding guest experiences while driving profitability. You will mentor staff, collaborate with culinary development to execute menu items flawlessly, and uphold standard operating procedures across the kitchen.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of culinary professionals in a high-volume upscale restaurant.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Drive profitability and top-line sales through guest experience and service.
• Collaborate with Culinary Development to ensure flawless menu execution.
• Mentor kitchen staff and support career progression.

Skills

Team leadership

Wine knowledge

Culinary excellence

High-volume experience

Food safety

Job description

Darden Restaurants Inc. is hiring an Executive Chef Partner in Newtown, PA to lead a team of culinary professionals in a high-volume upscale setting.

You will ensure food safety, cost control, and outstanding guest experiences while driving profitability. You will mentor staff, collaborate with culinary development to execute menu items flawlessly, and uphold standard operating procedures across the kitchen.