Executive Chef Partner: Lead Upscale Kitchen & Team

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

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Job summary

Darden Restaurants Inc. is seeking an Executive Chef Partner to lead a team of culinary professionals, delivering high-quality, great tasting food while upholding strict food safety and sanitation standards and driving profitability.

The Executive Chef Partner will contribute to top-line sales and guest counts by delivering an exceptional guest experience, and will support the Culinary Development team to ensure menu items are executed with excellence in the restaurant.

Qualifications

• Proven head of kitchen operations in a high-volume upscale setting
• Strong passion for culinary excellence, wine knowledge and service
• Proven ability to develop a team
• 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 responsible for delivering high-quality, great tasting food
• Ensure proper food safety and sanitation procedures
• Drive profitability and support top-line sales and guest counts
• Collaborate with Culinary Development to ensure menu items are executed with excellence

Job description

Darden Restaurants Inc. is seeking an Executive Chef Partner to lead a team of culinary professionals, delivering high-quality, great tasting food while upholding strict food safety and sanitation standards and driving profitability.

The Executive Chef Partner will contribute to top-line sales and guest counts by delivering an exceptional guest experience, and will support the Culinary Development team to ensure menu items are executed with excellence in the restaurant.